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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.34, 1,391.58 and 640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.34, 1,391.58 and 640.44 is: 958.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.34 : 1,391.58 = 640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.34/1,391.58 = 640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.34x = 1,391.58 × 640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.34x = 891,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,223.50/929.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.99

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