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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.01, 1,391.62 and 379.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.01, 1,391.62 and 379.82 is: 569.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.01 : 1,391.62 = 379.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.01/1,391.62 = 379.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.01x = 1,391.62 × 379.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.01x = 528,565.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,565.11/928.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.57

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