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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.75, 1,393.31 and 415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.75, 1,393.31 and 415.75 is: 623.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.75 : 1,393.31 = 415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.75/1,393.31 = 415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.75x = 1,393.31 × 415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.75x = 579,268.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,268.63/928.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.71

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