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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.28, 1,395.42 and 589.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.28, 1,395.42 and 589.44 is: 885.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.28 : 1,395.42 = 589.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.28/1,395.42 = 589.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.28x = 1,395.42 × 589.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.28x = 822,516.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,516.36/929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.11

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