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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.62, 1,393.47 and 855.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.62, 1,393.47 and 855.18 is: 1,283.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.62 : 1,393.47 = 855.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.62/1,393.47 = 855.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.62x = 1,393.47 × 855.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.62x = 1,191,667.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,667.67/928.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.27

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