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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.19, 1,393.65 and 312.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.19, 1,393.65 and 312.87 is: 469.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.19 : 1,393.65 = 312.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.19/1,393.65 = 312.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.19x = 1,393.65 × 312.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.19x = 436,031.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,031.28/929.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.26

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