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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.25, 1,393.88 and 583.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.25, 1,393.88 and 583.61 is: 875.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.25 : 1,393.88 = 583.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.25/1,393.88 = 583.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.25x = 1,393.88 × 583.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.25x = 813,472.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,472.42/929.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.41

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