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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.65, 1,393.15 and 559.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.65, 1,393.15 and 559.61 is: 838.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.65 : 1,393.15 = 559.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.65/1,393.15 = 559.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.65x = 1,393.15 × 559.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.65x = 779,620.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,620.67/929.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.62

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