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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.70, 1,393.35 and 672.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.70, 1,393.35 and 672.90 is: 1,008.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.70 : 1,393.35 = 672.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.70/1,393.35 = 672.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.70x = 1,393.35 × 672.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.70x = 937,585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,585.22/929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.48

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