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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.28, 1,285.32 and 777.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.28, 1,285.32 and 777.68 is: 1,073.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.28 : 1,285.32 = 777.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.28/1,285.32 = 777.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.28x = 1,285.32 × 777.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.28x = 999,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,567.66/931.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.33

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