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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.40, 1,396.50 and 700.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.40, 1,396.50 and 700.45 is: 1,052.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.40 : 1,396.50 = 700.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.40/1,396.50 = 700.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.40x = 1,396.50 × 700.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.40x = 978,182.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,182.13/929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.48

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