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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.68, 1,392.30 and 538.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.68, 1,392.30 and 538.52 is: 806.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.68 : 1,392.30 = 538.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.68/1,392.30 = 538.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.68x = 1,392.30 × 538.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.68x = 749,781.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,781.40/929.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.49

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