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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.28, 1,392.18 and 620.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.28, 1,392.18 and 620.22 is: 929.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.28 : 1,392.18 = 620.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.28/1,392.18 = 620.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.28x = 1,392.18 × 620.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.28x = 863,457.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,457.88/929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.17

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