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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.60, 1,394.31 and 564.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.60, 1,394.31 and 564.29 is: 846.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.60 : 1,394.31 = 564.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.60/1,394.31 = 564.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.60x = 1,394.31 × 564.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.60x = 786,795.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,795.19/929.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.38

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