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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.92, 1,390.72 and 620.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.92, 1,390.72 and 620.16 is: 928.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.92 : 1,390.72 = 620.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.92/1,390.72 = 620.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.92x = 1,390.72 × 620.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.92x = 862,463.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,463.31/928.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.46

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