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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.15, 1,393.75 and 312.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.15, 1,393.75 and 312.87 is: 469.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.15 : 1,393.75 = 312.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.15/1,393.75 = 312.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.15x = 1,393.75 × 312.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.15x = 436,065.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,065.26/929.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.32

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