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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.09, 1,391.91 and 269.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.09, 1,391.91 and 269.79 is: 404.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.09 : 1,391.91 = 269.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.09/1,391.91 = 269.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.09x = 1,391.91 × 269.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.09x = 375,517.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,517.17/928.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.61

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