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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.78, 1,391.94 and 620.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.78, 1,391.94 and 620.87 is: 929.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.78 : 1,391.94 = 620.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.78/1,391.94 = 620.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.78x = 1,391.94 × 620.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.78x = 864,210.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,210.68/929.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.48

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