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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.79, 1,393.25 and 757.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.79, 1,393.25 and 757.43 is: 1,136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.79 : 1,393.25 = 757.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.79/1,393.25 = 757.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.79x = 1,393.25 × 757.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.79x = 1,055,289.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,289.35/928.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.20

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