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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.11, 1,391.79 and 484.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.11, 1,391.79 and 484.33 is: 725.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.11 : 1,391.79 = 484.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.11/1,391.79 = 484.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.11x = 1,391.79 × 484.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.11x = 674,085.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,085.65/929.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.52

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