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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.62, 1,392.12 and 465.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.62, 1,392.12 and 465.57 is: 697.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.62 : 1,392.12 = 465.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.62/1,392.12 = 465.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.62x = 1,392.12 × 465.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.62x = 648,129.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,129.31/928.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.95

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