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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.06, 1,392.77 and 465.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.06, 1,392.77 and 465.71 is: 698.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.06 : 1,392.77 = 465.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.06/1,392.77 = 465.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.06x = 1,392.77 × 465.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.06x = 648,626.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,626.92/928.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.91

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