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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.77, 1,393.62 and 381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.77, 1,393.62 and 381.12 is: 571.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.77 : 1,393.62 = 381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.77/1,393.62 = 381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.77x = 1,393.62 × 381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.77x = 531,136.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,136.45/928.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.87

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