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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.72, 1,392.88 and 435.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.72, 1,392.88 and 435.22 is: 652.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.72 : 1,392.88 = 435.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.72/1,392.88 = 435.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.72x = 1,392.88 × 435.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.72x = 606,209.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,209.23/929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.03

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