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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.27, 1,393.71 and 435.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.27, 1,393.71 and 435.38 is: 652.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.27 : 1,393.71 = 435.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.27/1,393.71 = 435.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.27x = 1,393.71 × 435.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.27x = 606,784.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,784.86/929.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.97

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