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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.00, 1,393.72 and 538.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.00, 1,393.72 and 538.90 is: 808.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.00 : 1,393.72 = 538.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.00/1,393.72 = 538.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.00x = 1,393.72 × 538.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.00x = 751,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,070.88/929.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.47

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