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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.64, 1,394.40 and 843.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.64, 1,394.40 and 843.68 is: 1,266.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.64 : 1,394.40 = 843.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.64/1,394.40 = 843.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.64x = 1,394.40 × 843.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.64x = 1,176,427.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,427.39/928.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.83

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