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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.22, 1,392.81 and 466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.22, 1,392.81 and 466.08 is: 698.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.22 : 1,392.81 = 466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.22/1,392.81 = 466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.22x = 1,392.81 × 466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.22x = 649,160.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,160.88/929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.61

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