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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.55, 1,399.83 and 809.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.55, 1,399.83 and 809.25 is: 1,218.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.55 : 1,399.83 = 809.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.55/1,399.83 = 809.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.55x = 1,399.83 × 809.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.55x = 1,132,812.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,812.43/929.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.67

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