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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.70, 1,394.55 and 917.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.70, 1,394.55 and 917.55 is: 1,376.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.70 : 1,394.55 = 917.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.70/1,394.55 = 917.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.70x = 1,394.55 × 917.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.70x = 1,279,569.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,569.35/929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.33

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