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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.59, 1,393.17 and 696.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.59, 1,393.17 and 696.64 is: 1,044.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.59 : 1,393.17 = 696.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.59/1,393.17 = 696.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.59x = 1,393.17 × 696.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.59x = 970,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,537.95/929.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.05

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