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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.55, 1,393.11 and 582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.55, 1,393.11 and 582.12 is: 873.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.55 : 1,393.11 = 582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.55/1,393.11 = 582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.55x = 1,393.11 × 582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.55x = 810,957.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,957.19/928.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.36

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