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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.12, 1,396.42 and 606.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.12, 1,396.42 and 606.54 is: 911.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.12 : 1,396.42 = 606.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.12/1,396.42 = 606.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.12x = 1,396.42 × 606.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.12x = 846,983.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,983.07/929.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.59

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