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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.18, 1,393.88 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.18, 1,393.88 and 408.96 is: 613.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.18 : 1,393.88 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.18/1,393.88 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.18x = 1,393.88 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.18x = 570,039.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,039.12/929.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.48

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