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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.51, 1,392.03 and 563.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.51, 1,392.03 and 563.39 is: 843.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.51 : 1,392.03 = 563.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.51/1,392.03 = 563.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.51x = 1,392.03 × 563.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.51x = 784,248.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,248.82/929.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.73

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