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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.77, 1,394.75 and 381.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.77, 1,394.75 and 381.87 is: 572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.77 : 1,394.75 = 381.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.77/1,394.75 = 381.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.77x = 1,394.75 × 381.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.77x = 532,614.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,614.14/929.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.85

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