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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.67, 1,391.92 and 582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.67, 1,391.92 and 582.08 is: 872.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.67 : 1,391.92 = 582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.67/1,391.92 = 582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.67x = 1,391.92 × 582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.67x = 810,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,200.38/928.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.44

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