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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.20, 1,391.16 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.20, 1,391.16 and 400.88 is: 600.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.20 : 1,391.16 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.20/1,391.16 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.20x = 1,391.16 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.20x = 557,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,688.22/928.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.83

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