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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.04, 1,394.10 and 898.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.04, 1,394.10 and 898.62 is: 1,348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.04 : 1,394.10 = 898.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.04/1,394.10 = 898.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.04x = 1,394.10 × 898.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.04x = 1,252,766.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,766.14/929.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.45

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