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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.61, 1,393.83 and 563.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.61, 1,393.83 and 563.85 is: 845.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.61 : 1,393.83 = 563.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.61/1,393.83 = 563.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.61x = 1,393.83 × 563.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.61x = 785,911.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,911.05/929.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.42

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