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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.40, 1,391.52 and 542.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.40, 1,391.52 and 542.84 is: 813.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.40 : 1,391.52 = 542.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.40/1,391.52 = 542.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.40x = 1,391.52 × 542.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.40x = 755,372.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,372.72/928.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.63

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