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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 965.70, 1,332.24 and 928.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 965.70, 1,332.24 and 928.44 is: 1,280.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    965.70 : 1,332.24 = 928.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    965.70/1,332.24 = 928.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    965.70x = 1,332.24 × 928.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    965.70x = 1,236,904.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,904.91/965.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.84

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