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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.80, 1,393.20 and 699.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.80, 1,393.20 and 699.30 is: 1,048.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.80 : 1,393.20 = 699.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.80/1,393.20 = 699.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.80x = 1,393.20 × 699.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.80x = 974,264.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,264.76/928.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.95

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