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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.12, 1,393.56 and 583.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.12, 1,393.56 and 583.62 is: 876.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.12 : 1,393.56 = 583.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.12/1,393.56 = 583.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.12x = 1,393.56 × 583.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.12x = 813,309.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,309.49/928.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.30

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