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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.06, 1,393.74 and 312.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.06, 1,393.74 and 312.56 is: 468.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.06 : 1,393.74 = 312.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.06/1,393.74 = 312.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.06x = 1,393.74 × 312.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.06x = 435,627.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,627.37/929.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.89

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