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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.15, 1,392.67 and 381.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.15, 1,392.67 and 381.03 is: 571.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.15 : 1,392.67 = 381.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.15/1,392.67 = 381.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.15x = 1,392.67 × 381.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.15x = 530,649.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,649.05/929.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.11

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