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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.87, 1,393.66 and 435.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.87, 1,393.66 and 435.55 is: 653.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.87 : 1,393.66 = 435.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.87/1,393.66 = 435.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.87x = 1,393.66 × 435.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.87x = 607,005.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,005.67/928.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.49

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