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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.56, 1,394.86 and 382.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.56, 1,394.86 and 382.13 is: 573.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.56 : 1,394.86 = 382.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.56/1,394.86 = 382.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.56x = 1,394.86 × 382.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.56x = 533,015.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,015.94/929.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.41

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