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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.36, 1,393.02 and 582.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.36, 1,393.02 and 582.95 is: 873.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.36 : 1,393.02 = 582.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.36/1,393.02 = 582.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.36x = 1,393.02 × 582.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.36x = 812,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,054.04/929.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.78

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