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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.12, 1,393 and 441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.12, 1,393 and 441.88 is: 662.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.12 : 1,393 = 441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.12/1,393 = 441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.12x = 1,393 × 441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.12x = 615,538.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,538.84/929.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.50

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