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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.86, 1,393.97 and 748.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.86, 1,393.97 and 748.43 is: 1,123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.86 : 1,393.97 = 748.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.86/1,393.97 = 748.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.86x = 1,393.97 × 748.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.86x = 1,043,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,278.26/928.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.18

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