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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.07, 1,393.86 and 381.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.07, 1,393.86 and 381.64 is: 572.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.07 : 1,393.86 = 381.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.07/1,393.86 = 381.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.07x = 1,393.86 × 381.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.07x = 531,952.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,952.73/929.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.56

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