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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.43, 1,392.86 and 303.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.43, 1,392.86 and 303.76 is: 455.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.43 : 1,392.86 = 303.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.43/1,392.86 = 303.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.43x = 1,392.86 × 303.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.43x = 423,096.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,096.51/928.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.71

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