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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.58, 1,393.50 and 582.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.58, 1,393.50 and 582.72 is: 873.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.58 : 1,393.50 = 582.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.58/1,393.50 = 582.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.58x = 1,393.50 × 582.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.58x = 812,020.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,020.32/929.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.53

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