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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.86, 1,394.79 and 416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.86, 1,394.79 and 416.26 is: 624.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.86 : 1,394.79 = 416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.86/1,394.79 = 416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.86x = 1,394.79 × 416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.86x = 580,595.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,595.29/929.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.39

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