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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.86, 1,392.57 and 415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.86, 1,392.57 and 415.50 is: 622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.86 : 1,392.57 = 415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.86/1,392.57 = 415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.86x = 1,392.57 × 415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.86x = 578,612.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,612.84/928.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.93

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