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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.53, 1,393.45 and 620.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.53, 1,393.45 and 620.96 is: 931.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.53 : 1,393.45 = 620.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.53/1,393.45 = 620.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.53x = 1,393.45 × 620.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.53x = 865,268.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,268.19/928.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.87

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