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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.62, 1,393.17 and 813.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.62, 1,393.17 and 813.52 is: 1,219.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.62 : 1,393.17 = 813.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.62/1,393.17 = 813.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.62x = 1,393.17 × 813.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.62x = 1,133,371.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,371.66/929.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.18

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