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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.21, 1,393.82 and 442.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.21, 1,393.82 and 442.16 is: 663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.21 : 1,393.82 = 442.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.21/1,393.82 = 442.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.21x = 1,393.82 × 442.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.21x = 616,289.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,289.07/929.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.24

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