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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.33, 1,393.30 and 582.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.33, 1,393.30 and 582.34 is: 874.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.33 : 1,393.30 = 582.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.33/1,393.30 = 582.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.33x = 1,393.30 × 582.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.33x = 811,374.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,374.32/928.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.01

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