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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.18, 1,393.76 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.18, 1,393.76 and 401.88 is: 602.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.18 : 1,393.76 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.18/1,393.76 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.18x = 1,393.76 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.18x = 560,124.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,124.27/929.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.82

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