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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.55, 1,394.61 and 583.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.55, 1,394.61 and 583.12 is: 874.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.55 : 1,394.61 = 583.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.55/1,394.61 = 583.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.55x = 1,394.61 × 583.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.55x = 813,224.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,224.98/929.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.86

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