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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.56, 1,392.80 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.56, 1,392.80 and 440.16 is: 660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.56 : 1,392.80 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.56/1,392.80 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.56x = 1,392.80 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.56x = 613,054.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,054.85/928.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.22

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