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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.89, 1,393.29 and 466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.89, 1,393.29 and 466.56 is: 699.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.89 : 1,393.29 = 466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.89/1,393.29 = 466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.89x = 1,393.29 × 466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.89x = 650,053.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,053.38/928.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.82

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