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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.86, 1,394.46 and 669.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.86, 1,394.46 and 669.08 is: 1,003.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.86 : 1,394.46 = 669.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.86/1,394.46 = 669.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.86x = 1,394.46 × 669.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.86x = 932,998.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,998.32/929.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.38

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