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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.60, 1,392.90 and 620.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.60, 1,392.90 and 620.80 is: 931.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.60 : 1,392.90 = 620.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.60/1,392.90 = 620.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.60x = 1,392.90 × 620.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.60x = 864,712.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,712.32/928.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.20

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