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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.60, 1,393.25 and 408.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.60, 1,393.25 and 408.22 is: 612.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.60 : 1,393.25 = 408.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.60/1,393.25 = 408.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.60x = 1,393.25 × 408.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.60x = 568,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,757.12/928.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.49

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