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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.34, 1,394.08 and 442.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.34, 1,394.08 and 442.86 is: 664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.34 : 1,394.08 = 442.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.34/1,394.08 = 442.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.34x = 1,394.08 × 442.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.34x = 617,382.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,382.27/929.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.32

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