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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.88, 1,305.29 and 928.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.88, 1,305.29 and 928.67 is: 1,286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.88 : 1,305.29 = 928.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.88/1,305.29 = 928.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.88x = 1,305.29 × 928.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.88x = 1,212,176.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,176.85/941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.98

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