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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.60, 1,390.20 and 722.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.60, 1,390.20 and 722.54 is: 1,081.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.60 : 1,390.20 = 722.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.60/1,390.20 = 722.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.60x = 1,390.20 × 722.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.60x = 1,004,480.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,480.62/928.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.72

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