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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.72, 1,281.16 and 652.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.72, 1,281.16 and 652.24 is: 899.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.72 : 1,281.16 = 652.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.72/1,281.16 = 652.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.72x = 1,281.16 × 652.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.72x = 835,623.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,623.80/928.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.76

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