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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.07, 1,393.20 and 539.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.07, 1,393.20 and 539.46 is: 808.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.07 : 1,393.20 = 539.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.07/1,393.20 = 539.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.07x = 1,393.20 × 539.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.07x = 751,575.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,575.67/929.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.95

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