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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.76, 1,391.94 and 640.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.76, 1,391.94 and 640.32 is: 958.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.76 : 1,391.94 = 640.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.76/1,391.94 = 640.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.76x = 1,391.94 × 640.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.76x = 891,287.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,287.02/929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.62

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