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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.11, 1,390.29 and 483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.11, 1,390.29 and 483.33 is: 724.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.11 : 1,390.29 = 483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.11/1,390.29 = 483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.11x = 1,390.29 × 483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.11x = 671,968.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,968.87/928.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.02

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