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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.10, 1,393.85 and 279.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.10, 1,393.85 and 279.78 is: 419.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.10 : 1,393.85 = 279.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.10/1,393.85 = 279.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.10x = 1,393.85 × 279.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.10x = 389,971.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,971.35/929.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.73

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