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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.87, 1,392.63 and 343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.87, 1,392.63 and 343.58 is: 515.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.87 : 1,392.63 = 343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.87/1,392.63 = 343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.87x = 1,392.63 × 343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.87x = 478,471.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,471.56/928.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.11

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