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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929, 1,395.82 and 600.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929, 1,395.82 and 600.14 is: 901.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929 : 1,395.82 = 600.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929/1,395.82 = 600.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929x = 1,395.82 × 600.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929x = 837,687.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,687.41/929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.71

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