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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.89, 1,282.50 and 763.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.89, 1,282.50 and 763.65 is: 1,054.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.89 : 1,282.50 = 763.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.89/1,282.50 = 763.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.89x = 1,282.50 × 763.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.89x = 979,381.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,381.13/928.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.36

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