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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.07, 1,392.14 and 379.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.07, 1,392.14 and 379.87 is: 569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.07 : 1,392.14 = 379.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.07/1,392.14 = 379.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.07x = 1,392.14 × 379.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.07x = 528,832.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,832.22/928.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.82

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