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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.66, 1,395.02 and 409.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.66, 1,395.02 and 409.77 is: 614.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.66 : 1,395.02 = 409.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.66/1,395.02 = 409.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.66x = 1,395.02 × 409.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.66x = 571,638.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,638.37/929.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.89

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