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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.62, 1,394.57 and 381.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.62, 1,394.57 and 381.65 is: 572.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.62 : 1,394.57 = 381.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.62/1,394.57 = 381.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.62x = 1,394.57 × 381.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.62x = 532,242.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,242.08/929.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.54

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