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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.04, 1,392.86 and 563.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.04, 1,392.86 and 563.73 is: 845.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.04 : 1,392.86 = 563.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.04/1,392.86 = 563.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.04x = 1,392.86 × 563.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.04x = 785,194.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,194.15/929.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.17

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