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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.65, 1,273.93 and 872.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.65, 1,273.93 and 872.76 is: 1,197.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.65 : 1,273.93 = 872.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.65/1,273.93 = 872.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.65x = 1,273.93 × 872.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.65x = 1,111,835.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,835.15/928.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.26

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