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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.26, 1,391.18 and 379.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.26, 1,391.18 and 379.69 is: 569.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.26 : 1,391.18 = 379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.26/1,391.18 = 379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.26x = 1,391.18 × 379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.26x = 528,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,211.76/928.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.03

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