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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.04, 1,391.82 and 440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.04, 1,391.82 and 440.12 is: 660.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.04 : 1,391.82 = 440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.04/1,391.82 = 440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.04x = 1,391.82 × 440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.04x = 612,567.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,567.82/928.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.07

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