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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.80, 1,394.29 and 280.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.80, 1,394.29 and 280.59 is: 420.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.80 : 1,394.29 = 280.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.80/1,394.29 = 280.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.80x = 1,394.29 × 280.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.80x = 391,223.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,223.83/929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.76

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