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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.70, 1,393.05 and 896.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.70, 1,393.05 and 896.30 is: 1,344.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.70 : 1,393.05 = 896.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.70/1,393.05 = 896.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.70x = 1,393.05 × 896.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.70x = 1,248,590.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,590.72/928.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.45

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