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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.78, 1,393.17 and 588.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.78, 1,393.17 and 588.94 is: 883.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.78 : 1,393.17 = 588.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.78/1,393.17 = 588.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.78x = 1,393.17 × 588.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.78x = 820,493.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,493.54/928.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.41

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