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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.75, 1,393.25 and 381.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.75, 1,393.25 and 381.63 is: 571.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.75 : 1,393.25 = 381.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.75/1,393.25 = 381.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.75x = 1,393.25 × 381.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.75x = 531,704.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,704.09/929.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.88

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