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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.30, 1,394.82 and 706.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.30, 1,394.82 and 706.14 is: 1,059.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.30 : 1,394.82 = 706.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.30/1,394.82 = 706.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.30x = 1,394.82 × 706.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.30x = 984,938.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,938.19/929.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.88

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