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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.94, 1,395.57 and 544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.94, 1,395.57 and 544.46 is: 817.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.94 : 1,395.57 = 544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.94/1,395.57 = 544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.94x = 1,395.57 × 544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.94x = 759,832.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,832.04/928.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.96

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