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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.54, 1,392.56 and 553.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.54, 1,392.56 and 553.06 is: 829.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.54 : 1,392.56 = 553.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.54/1,392.56 = 553.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.54x = 1,392.56 × 553.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.54x = 770,169.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,169.23/928.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.44

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