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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.40, 1,391.34 and 563.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.40, 1,391.34 and 563.07 is: 842.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.40 : 1,391.34 = 563.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.40/1,391.34 = 563.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.40x = 1,391.34 × 563.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.40x = 783,421.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,421.81/929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.93

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