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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.52, 1,391.75 and 818.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.52, 1,391.75 and 818.94 is: 1,227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.52 : 1,391.75 = 818.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.52/1,391.75 = 818.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.52x = 1,391.75 × 818.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.52x = 1,139,759.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,759.75/928.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.50

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