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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.14, 1,391.72 and 707.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.14, 1,391.72 and 707.30 is: 1,059.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.14 : 1,391.72 = 707.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.14/1,391.72 = 707.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.14x = 1,391.72 × 707.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.14x = 984,358.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,358.28/929.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.43

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