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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.62, 1,391.07 and 442.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.62, 1,391.07 and 442.14 is: 662.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.62 : 1,391.07 = 442.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.62/1,391.07 = 442.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.62x = 1,391.07 × 442.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.62x = 615,047.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,047.69/928.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.32

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