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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.40, 1,393.74 and 776.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.40, 1,393.74 and 776.31 is: 1,164.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.40 : 1,393.74 = 776.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.40/1,393.74 = 776.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.40x = 1,393.74 × 776.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.40x = 1,081,974.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,974.30/929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.16

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