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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.56, 1,394.52 and 544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.56, 1,394.52 and 544 is: 816.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.56 : 1,394.52 = 544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.56/1,394.52 = 544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.56x = 1,394.52 × 544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.56x = 758,618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,618.88/929.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.11

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