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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 936.72, 1,396.80 and 928.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 936.72, 1,396.80 and 928.53 is: 1,384.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    936.72 : 1,396.80 = 928.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    936.72/1,396.80 = 928.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    936.72x = 1,396.80 × 928.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    936.72x = 1,296,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,970.70/936.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.59

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