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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.52, 1,390.88 and 897.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.52, 1,390.88 and 897.38 is: 1,344.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.52 : 1,390.88 = 897.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.52/1,390.88 = 897.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.52x = 1,390.88 × 897.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.52x = 1,248,147.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,147.89/928.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.23

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