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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.42, 1,394.74 and 686.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.42, 1,394.74 and 686.56 is: 1,030.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.42 : 1,394.74 = 686.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.42/1,394.74 = 686.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.42x = 1,394.74 × 686.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.42x = 957,572.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,572.69/929.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.29

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