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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.73, 1,392.64 and 442.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.73, 1,392.64 and 442.29 is: 662.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.73 : 1,392.64 = 442.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.73/1,392.64 = 442.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.73x = 1,392.64 × 442.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.73x = 615,949.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,949.64/929.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.50

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