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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.32, 1,394.36 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.32, 1,394.36 and 409.44 is: 614.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.32 : 1,394.36 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.32/1,394.36 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.32x = 1,394.36 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.32x = 570,906.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,906.76/929.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.33

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