Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.37, 1,392 and 379.89
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 929.37, 1,392 and 379.89 is: 568.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
929.37 : 1,392 = 379.89 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
929.37/1,392 = 379.89/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
929.37x = 1,392 × 379.89 - Step 4: Simplify right side
929.37x = 528,806.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 528,806.88/929.37 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 568.99
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