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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.05, 1,389.63 and 579.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.05, 1,389.63 and 579.95 is: 868.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.05 : 1,389.63 = 579.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.05/1,389.63 = 579.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.05x = 1,389.63 × 579.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.05x = 805,915.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,915.92/928.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.40

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