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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.43, 1,392.42 and 665.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.43, 1,392.42 and 665.34 is: 996.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.43 : 1,392.42 = 665.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.43/1,392.42 = 665.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.43x = 1,392.42 × 665.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.43x = 926,434.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,434.39/929.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.78

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