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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.82, 1,392.60 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.82, 1,392.60 and 380.84 is: 571.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.82 : 1,392.60 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.82/1,392.60 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.82x = 1,392.60 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.82x = 530,357.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,357.78/928.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.00

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