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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.97, 1,392.93 and 380.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.97, 1,392.93 and 380.70 is: 570.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.97 : 1,392.93 = 380.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.97/1,392.93 = 380.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.97x = 1,392.93 × 380.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.97x = 530,288.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,288.45/928.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.84

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