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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.97, 1,388.31 and 745.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.97, 1,388.31 and 745.50 is: 1,114.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.97 : 1,388.31 = 745.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.97/1,388.31 = 745.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.97x = 1,388.31 × 745.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.97x = 1,034,993.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,993.81/928.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.13

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