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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.82, 1,392.32 and 442.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.82, 1,392.32 and 442.21 is: 662.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.82 : 1,392.32 = 442.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.82/1,392.32 = 442.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.82x = 1,392.32 × 442.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.82x = 615,697.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,697.83/928.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.88

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