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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.75, 1,392.35 and 441.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.75, 1,392.35 and 441.63 is: 661.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.75 : 1,392.35 = 441.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.75/1,392.35 = 441.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.75x = 1,392.35 × 441.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.75x = 614,895.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,895.46/929.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.35

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