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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.41, 1,392.62 and 380.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.41, 1,392.62 and 380.47 is: 570.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.41 : 1,392.62 = 380.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.41/1,392.62 = 380.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.41x = 1,392.62 × 380.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.41x = 529,850.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,850.13/928.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.71

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