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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.30, 1,391.72 and 562.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.30, 1,391.72 and 562.98 is: 844.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.30 : 1,391.72 = 562.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.30/1,391.72 = 562.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.30x = 1,391.72 × 562.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.30x = 783,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,510.53/928.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.03

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