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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.16, 1,391.52 and 598.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.16, 1,391.52 and 598.76 is: 897.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.16 : 1,391.52 = 598.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.16/1,391.52 = 598.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.16x = 1,391.52 × 598.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.16x = 833,186.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,186.52/928.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.68

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