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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.70, 1,392.43 and 380.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.70, 1,392.43 and 380.74 is: 570.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.70 : 1,392.43 = 380.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.70/1,392.43 = 380.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.70x = 1,392.43 × 380.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.70x = 530,153.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,153.80/928.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.86

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