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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.79, 1,393.19 and 867.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.79, 1,393.19 and 867.28 is: 1,300.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.79 : 1,393.19 = 867.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.79/1,393.19 = 867.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.79x = 1,393.19 × 867.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.79x = 1,208,284.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,284.85/928.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.92

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