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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.04, 1,391.34 and 709.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.04, 1,391.34 and 709.39 is: 1,062.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.04 : 1,391.34 = 709.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.04/1,391.34 = 709.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.04x = 1,391.34 × 709.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.04x = 987,007.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,007.08/929.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.40

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