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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.86, 1,393.76 and 583.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.86, 1,393.76 and 583.44 is: 874.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.86 : 1,393.76 = 583.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.86/1,393.76 = 583.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.86x = 1,393.76 × 583.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.86x = 813,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,175.33/929.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.51

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