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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.59, 1,392.42 and 380.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.59, 1,392.42 and 380.63 is: 570.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.59 : 1,392.42 = 380.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.59/1,392.42 = 380.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.59x = 1,392.42 × 380.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.59x = 529,989.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,989.86/928.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.75

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