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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.73, 1,395.09 and 559.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.73, 1,395.09 and 559.64 is: 839.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.73 : 1,395.09 = 559.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.73/1,395.09 = 559.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.73x = 1,395.09 × 559.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.73x = 780,751.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,751.66/929.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.76

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