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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.79, 1,394.68 and 381.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.79, 1,394.68 and 381.84 is: 572.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.79 : 1,394.68 = 381.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.79/1,394.68 = 381.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.79x = 1,394.68 × 381.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.79x = 532,544.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,544.61/929.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.76

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