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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.36, 1,394.10 and 442.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.36, 1,394.10 and 442.76 is: 664.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.36 : 1,394.10 = 442.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.36/1,394.10 = 442.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.36x = 1,394.10 × 442.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.36x = 617,251.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,251.72/929.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.17

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