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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.56, 1,282.08 and 696.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.56, 1,282.08 and 696.96 is: 962.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.56 : 1,282.08 = 696.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.56/1,282.08 = 696.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.56x = 1,282.08 × 696.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.56x = 893,558.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,558.48/928.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.31

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