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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.67, 1,392.16 and 559.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.67, 1,392.16 and 559.28 is: 837.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.67 : 1,392.16 = 559.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.67/1,392.16 = 559.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.67x = 1,392.16 × 559.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.67x = 778,600.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,600.28/929.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.50

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