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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.85, 1,393.27 and 381.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.85, 1,393.27 and 381.42 is: 572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.85 : 1,393.27 = 381.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.85/1,393.27 = 381.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.85x = 1,393.27 × 381.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.85x = 531,420.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,420.09/928.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.13

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