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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.42, 1,393.41 and 416.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.42, 1,393.41 and 416.06 is: 623.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.42 : 1,393.41 = 416.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.42/1,393.41 = 416.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.42x = 1,393.41 × 416.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.42x = 579,745.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,745.65/929.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.77

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