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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.59, 1,394.57 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.59, 1,394.57 and 280.26 is: 420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.59 : 1,394.57 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.59/1,394.57 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.59x = 1,394.57 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.59x = 390,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,842.89/929.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.45

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