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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.84, 1,394.76 and 382.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.84, 1,394.76 and 382.07 is: 573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.84 : 1,394.76 = 382.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.84/1,394.76 = 382.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.84x = 1,394.76 × 382.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.84x = 532,894.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,894.04/929.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.11

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