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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.63, 1,394.77 and 618.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.63, 1,394.77 and 618.53 is: 928.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.63 : 1,394.77 = 618.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.63/1,394.77 = 618.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.63x = 1,394.77 × 618.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.63x = 862,708.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,708.50/929.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.01

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