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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.06, 1,393.32 and 538.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.06, 1,393.32 and 538.64 is: 807.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.06 : 1,393.32 = 538.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.06/1,393.32 = 538.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.06x = 1,393.32 × 538.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.06x = 750,490.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,490.92/929.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.80

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