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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.30, 1,394.24 and 582.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.30, 1,394.24 and 582.87 is: 874.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.30 : 1,394.24 = 582.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.30/1,394.24 = 582.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.30x = 1,394.24 × 582.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.30x = 812,657.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,657.75/929.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.49

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