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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.88, 1,279.84 and 796.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.88, 1,279.84 and 796.08 is: 1,096.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.88 : 1,279.84 = 796.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.88/1,279.84 = 796.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.88x = 1,279.84 × 796.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.88x = 1,018,855.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,855.03/928.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.86

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