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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.74, 1,392.86 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.74, 1,392.86 and 270.48 is: 405.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.74 : 1,392.86 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.74/1,392.86 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.74x = 1,392.86 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.74x = 376,740.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,740.77/928.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.65

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