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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.54, 1,392.93 and 408.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.54, 1,392.93 and 408.49 is: 612.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.54 : 1,392.93 = 408.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.54/1,392.93 = 408.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.54x = 1,392.93 × 408.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.54x = 568,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,997.98/928.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.79

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