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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.28, 1,396.48 and 565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.28, 1,396.48 and 565.12 is: 849.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.28 : 1,396.48 = 565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.28/1,396.48 = 565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.28x = 1,396.48 × 565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.28x = 789,178.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,178.78/929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.24

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