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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.20, 1,394.10 and 563.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.20, 1,394.10 and 563.70 is: 846.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.20 : 1,394.10 = 563.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.20/1,394.10 = 563.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.20x = 1,394.10 × 563.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.20x = 785,854.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,854.17/928.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.64

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