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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.82, 1,391.82 and 380.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.82, 1,391.82 and 380.69 is: 570.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.82 : 1,391.82 = 380.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.82/1,391.82 = 380.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.82x = 1,391.82 × 380.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.82x = 529,845.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,845.00/928.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.45

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