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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.69, 1,393.27 and 279.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.69, 1,393.27 and 279.45 is: 419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.69 : 1,393.27 = 279.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.69/1,393.27 = 279.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.69x = 1,393.27 × 279.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.69x = 389,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,348.60/928.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.25

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