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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.84, 1,393.26 and 381.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.84, 1,393.26 and 381.07 is: 571.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.84 : 1,393.26 = 381.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.84/1,393.26 = 381.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.84x = 1,393.26 × 381.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.84x = 530,929.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,929.59/928.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.61

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