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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.80, 1,283.52 and 707.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.80, 1,283.52 and 707.52 is: 977.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.80 : 1,283.52 = 707.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.80/1,283.52 = 707.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.80x = 1,283.52 × 707.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.80x = 908,116.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,116.07/928.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.73

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