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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.51, 1,393.07 and 581.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.51, 1,393.07 and 581.42 is: 872.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.51 : 1,393.07 = 581.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.51/1,393.07 = 581.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.51x = 1,393.07 × 581.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.51x = 809,959.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,959.33/928.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.32

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