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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.18, 1,392.26 and 400.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.18, 1,392.26 and 400.87 is: 601.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.18 : 1,392.26 = 400.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.18/1,392.26 = 400.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.18x = 1,392.26 × 400.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.18x = 558,115.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,115.27/928.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.30

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