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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.21, 1,392.77 and 381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.21, 1,392.77 and 381.09 is: 571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.21 : 1,392.77 = 381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.21/1,392.77 = 381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.21x = 1,392.77 × 381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.21x = 530,768.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,768.81/929.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.20

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