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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.89, 1,394.14 and 582.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.89, 1,394.14 and 582.90 is: 874.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.89 : 1,394.14 = 582.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.89/1,394.14 = 582.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.89x = 1,394.14 × 582.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.89x = 812,644.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,644.21/928.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.86

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