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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.84, 1,282.68 and 795.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.84, 1,282.68 and 795.28 is: 1,098.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.84 : 1,282.68 = 795.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.84/1,282.68 = 795.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.84x = 1,282.68 × 795.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.84x = 1,020,089.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,089.75/928.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.24

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