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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.40, 1,389.89 and 695.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.40, 1,389.89 and 695.31 is: 1,039.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.40 : 1,389.89 = 695.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.40/1,389.89 = 695.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.40x = 1,389.89 × 695.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.40x = 966,400.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,400.94/929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.81

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