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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.51, 1,393.13 and 408.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.51, 1,393.13 and 408.23 is: 612.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.51 : 1,393.13 = 408.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.51/1,393.13 = 408.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.51x = 1,393.13 × 408.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.51x = 568,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,717.46/928.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.51

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