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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.72, 1,392.69 and 343.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.72, 1,392.69 and 343.54 is: 515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.72 : 1,392.69 = 343.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.72/1,392.69 = 343.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.72x = 1,392.69 × 343.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.72x = 478,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,447.75/928.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.17

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