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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.76, 1,282.08 and 680.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.76, 1,282.08 and 680.09 is: 938.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.76 : 1,282.08 = 680.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.76/1,282.08 = 680.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.76x = 1,282.08 × 680.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.76x = 871,923.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,923.38/928.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.81

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