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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.14, 1,391.36 and 407.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.14, 1,391.36 and 407.82 is: 611.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.14 : 1,391.36 = 407.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.14/1,391.36 = 407.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.14x = 1,391.36 × 407.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.14x = 567,424.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,424.44/928.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.36

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