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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.49, 1,394.12 and 584.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.49, 1,394.12 and 584.01 is: 876.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.49 : 1,394.12 = 584.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.49/1,394.12 = 584.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.49x = 1,394.12 × 584.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.49x = 814,180.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,180.02/928.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.89

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