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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.40, 1,392.54 and 563.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.40, 1,392.54 and 563.70 is: 844.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.40 : 1,392.54 = 563.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.40/1,392.54 = 563.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.40x = 1,392.54 × 563.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.40x = 784,974.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,974.80/929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.60

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