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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.90, 1,393.32 and 381.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.90, 1,393.32 and 381.08 is: 571.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.90 : 1,393.32 = 381.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.90/1,393.32 = 381.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.90x = 1,393.32 × 381.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.90x = 530,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,966.39/928.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.61

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