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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.22, 1,393.92 and 442.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.22, 1,393.92 and 442.38 is: 663.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.22 : 1,393.92 = 442.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.22/1,393.92 = 442.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.22x = 1,393.92 × 442.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.22x = 616,642.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,642.33/929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.61

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