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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.80, 1,394.10 and 564.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.80, 1,394.10 and 564.30 is: 847.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.80 : 1,394.10 = 564.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.80/1,394.10 = 564.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.80x = 1,394.10 × 564.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.80x = 786,690.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,690.63/928.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.00

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