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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.06, 1,392.19 and 342.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.06, 1,392.19 and 342.99 is: 514.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.06 : 1,392.19 = 342.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.06/1,392.19 = 342.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.06x = 1,392.19 × 342.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.06x = 477,506.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,506.39/928.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.52

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