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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.45, 1,390.93 and 641.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.45, 1,390.93 and 641.09 is: 959.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.45 : 1,390.93 = 641.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.45/1,390.93 = 641.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.45x = 1,390.93 × 641.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.45x = 891,711.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,711.31/929.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.40

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