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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.47, 1,393.02 and 402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.47, 1,393.02 and 402.16 is: 602.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.47 : 1,393.02 = 402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.47/1,393.02 = 402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.47x = 1,393.02 × 402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.47x = 560,216.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,216.92/929.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.73

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