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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.55, 1,392.92 and 303.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.55, 1,392.92 and 303.73 is: 455.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.55 : 1,392.92 = 303.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.55/1,392.92 = 303.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.55x = 1,392.92 × 303.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.55x = 423,071.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,071.59/928.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.63

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