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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.86, 1,282.05 and 575.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.86, 1,282.05 and 575.31 is: 794.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.86 : 1,282.05 = 575.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.86/1,282.05 = 575.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.86x = 1,282.05 × 575.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.86x = 737,576.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,576.19/928.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.07

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