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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.16, 1,392.72 and 563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.16, 1,392.72 and 563.60 is: 845.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.16 : 1,392.72 = 563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.16/1,392.72 = 563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.16x = 1,392.72 × 563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.16x = 784,936.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,936.99/928.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.69

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