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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.28, 1,393.92 and 588.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.28, 1,393.92 and 588.44 is: 883.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.28 : 1,393.92 = 588.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.28/1,393.92 = 588.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.28x = 1,393.92 × 588.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.28x = 820,238.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,238.28/928.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.61

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