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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.14, 1,281.24 and 592.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.14, 1,281.24 and 592.49 is: 817.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.14 : 1,281.24 = 592.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.14/1,281.24 = 592.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.14x = 1,281.24 × 592.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.14x = 759,115.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,115.48/928.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.89

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