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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.14, 1,392.17 and 562.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.14, 1,392.17 and 562.83 is: 844.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.14 : 1,392.17 = 562.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.14/1,392.17 = 562.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.14x = 1,392.17 × 562.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.14x = 783,552.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,552.23/928.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.22

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