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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.80, 1,392.30 and 601.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.80, 1,392.30 and 601.06 is: 900.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.80 : 1,392.30 = 601.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.80/1,392.30 = 601.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.80x = 1,392.30 × 601.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.80x = 836,855.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,855.84/929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.04

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