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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.20, 1,392.85 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.20, 1,392.85 and 343.62 is: 515.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.20 : 1,392.85 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.20/1,392.85 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.20x = 1,392.85 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.20x = 478,611.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,611.12/928.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.63

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