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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.16, 1,393.04 and 563.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.16, 1,393.04 and 563.86 is: 845.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.16 : 1,393.04 = 563.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.16/1,393.04 = 563.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.16x = 1,393.04 × 563.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.16x = 785,479.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,479.53/929.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.37

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