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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.02, 1,399.02 and 808.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.02, 1,399.02 and 808.74 is: 1,217.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.02 : 1,399.02 = 808.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.02/1,399.02 = 808.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.02x = 1,399.02 × 808.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.02x = 1,131,443.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,443.43/929.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.89

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