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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.45, 1,392.76 and 343.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.45, 1,392.76 and 343.43 is: 515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.45 : 1,392.76 = 343.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.45/1,392.76 = 343.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.45x = 1,392.76 × 343.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.45x = 478,315.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,315.57/928.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.18

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