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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.36, 1,393.80 and 563.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.36, 1,393.80 and 563.64 is: 845.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.36 : 1,393.80 = 563.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.36/1,393.80 = 563.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.36x = 1,393.80 × 563.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.36x = 785,601.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,601.43/929.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.31

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