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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.59, 1,393.26 and 442.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.59, 1,393.26 and 442.05 is: 663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.59 : 1,393.26 = 442.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.59/1,393.26 = 442.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.59x = 1,393.26 × 442.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.59x = 615,890.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,890.58/928.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.25

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