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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.73, 1,392.93 and 467.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.73, 1,392.93 and 467.40 is: 700.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.73 : 1,392.93 = 467.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.73/1,392.93 = 467.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.73x = 1,392.93 × 467.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.73x = 651,055.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,055.48/929.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.26

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