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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.16, 1,391.04 and 379.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.16, 1,391.04 and 379.71 is: 569.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.16 : 1,391.04 = 379.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.16/1,391.04 = 379.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.16x = 1,391.04 × 379.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.16x = 528,191.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,191.80/928.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.07

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