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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.73, 1,394.60 and 374.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.73, 1,394.60 and 374.69 is: 562.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.73 : 1,394.60 = 374.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.73/1,394.60 = 374.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.73x = 1,394.60 × 374.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.73x = 522,542.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,542.67/929.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.04

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