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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.72, 1,394.72 and 381.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.72, 1,394.72 and 381.75 is: 572.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.72 : 1,394.72 = 381.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.72/1,394.72 = 381.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.72x = 1,394.72 × 381.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.72x = 532,432.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,432.45/929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.68

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