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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.92, 1,393.38 and 381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.92, 1,393.38 and 381.06 is: 571.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.92 : 1,393.38 = 381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.92/1,393.38 = 381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.92x = 1,393.38 × 381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.92x = 530,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,961.38/928.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.59

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