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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.25, 1,394.42 and 416.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.25, 1,394.42 and 416.25 is: 624.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.25 : 1,394.42 = 416.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.25/1,394.42 = 416.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.25x = 1,394.42 × 416.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.25x = 580,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,425.24/929.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.62

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