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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.54, 1,279.83 and 741.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.54, 1,279.83 and 741.43 is: 1,021.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.54 : 1,279.83 = 741.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.54/1,279.83 = 741.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.54x = 1,279.83 × 741.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.54x = 948,904.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,904.36/928.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.93

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