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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.54, 1,393.97 and 402.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.54, 1,393.97 and 402.39 is: 603.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.54 : 1,393.97 = 402.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.54/1,393.97 = 402.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.54x = 1,393.97 × 402.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.54x = 560,917.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,917.58/929.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.43

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