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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.38, 1,307.33 and 928.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.38, 1,307.33 and 928.94 is: 1,279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.38 : 1,307.33 = 928.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.38/1,307.33 = 928.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.38x = 1,307.33 × 928.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.38x = 1,214,419.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,419.95/949.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.17

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