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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.41, 1,392.27 and 698.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.41, 1,392.27 and 698.56 is: 1,046.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.41 : 1,392.27 = 698.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.41/1,392.27 = 698.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.41x = 1,392.27 × 698.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.41x = 972,581.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,581.96/929.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.45

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