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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.54, 1,392.66 and 563.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.54, 1,392.66 and 563.49 is: 844.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.54 : 1,392.66 = 563.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.54/1,392.66 = 563.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.54x = 1,392.66 × 563.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.54x = 784,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,749.98/929.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.23

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