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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.91, 1,387.32 and 804.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.91, 1,387.32 and 804.58 is: 1,201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.91 : 1,387.32 = 804.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.91/1,387.32 = 804.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.91x = 1,387.32 × 804.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.91x = 1,116,209.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,209.93/928.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.63

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