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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.60, 1,388.90 and 831.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.60, 1,388.90 and 831.80 is: 1,244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.60 : 1,388.90 = 831.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.60/1,388.90 = 831.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.60x = 1,388.90 × 831.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.60x = 1,155,287.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,287.02/928.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.12

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