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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.78, 1,393.62 and 467.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.78, 1,393.62 and 467.94 is: 701.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.78 : 1,393.62 = 467.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.78/1,393.62 = 467.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.78x = 1,393.62 × 467.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.78x = 652,130.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,130.54/929.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.38

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