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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.60, 1,392.80 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.60, 1,392.80 and 604.80 is: 906.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.60 : 1,392.80 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.60/1,392.80 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.60x = 1,392.80 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.60x = 842,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,365.44/929.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.16

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