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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.34, 1,394.40 and 583.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.34, 1,394.40 and 583.46 is: 875.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.34 : 1,394.40 = 583.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.34/1,394.40 = 583.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.34x = 1,394.40 × 583.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.34x = 813,576.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,576.62/929.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.43

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