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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.50, 1,393.38 and 415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.50, 1,393.38 and 415.50 is: 623.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.50 : 1,393.38 = 415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.50/1,393.38 = 415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.50x = 1,393.38 × 415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.50x = 578,949.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,949.39/928.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.53

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