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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.44, 1,396.32 and 544.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.44, 1,396.32 and 544.96 is: 818.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.44 : 1,396.32 = 544.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.44/1,396.32 = 544.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.44x = 1,396.32 × 544.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.44x = 760,938.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,938.55/929.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.71

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