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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.67, 1,394.75 and 374.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.67, 1,394.75 and 374.43 is: 561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.67 : 1,394.75 = 374.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.67/1,394.75 = 374.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.67x = 1,394.75 × 374.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.67x = 522,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,236.24/929.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.74

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