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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.89, 1,392.12 and 380.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.89, 1,392.12 and 380.43 is: 570.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.89 : 1,392.12 = 380.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.89/1,392.12 = 380.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.89x = 1,392.12 × 380.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.89x = 529,604.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,604.21/928.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.15

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