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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.56, 1,389.61 and 577.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.56, 1,389.61 and 577.02 is: 863.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.56 : 1,389.61 = 577.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.56/1,389.61 = 577.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.56x = 1,389.61 × 577.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.56x = 801,832.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,832.76/928.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.52

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