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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.94, 1,393.41 and 546.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.94, 1,393.41 and 546.62 is: 819.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.94 : 1,393.41 = 546.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.94/1,393.41 = 546.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.94x = 1,393.41 × 546.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.94x = 761,665.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,665.77/928.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.93

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