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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.78, 1,394.79 and 436.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.78, 1,394.79 and 436.69 is: 655.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.78 : 1,394.79 = 436.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.78/1,394.79 = 436.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.78x = 1,394.79 × 436.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.78x = 609,090.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,090.95/929.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.09

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