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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.03, 1,393.71 and 442.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.03, 1,393.71 and 442.61 is: 663.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.03 : 1,393.71 = 442.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.03/1,393.71 = 442.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.03x = 1,393.71 × 442.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.03x = 616,869.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,869.98/929.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.99

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