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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.48, 1,396.95 and 828.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.48, 1,396.95 and 828.33 is: 1,244.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.48 : 1,396.95 = 828.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.48/1,396.95 = 828.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.48x = 1,396.95 × 828.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.48x = 1,157,127.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,127.25/929.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.93

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