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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.76, 1,392.97 and 466.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.76, 1,392.97 and 466.42 is: 699.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.76 : 1,392.97 = 466.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.76/1,392.97 = 466.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.76x = 1,392.97 × 466.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.76x = 649,706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,706.16/928.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.54

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