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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.86, 1,395.05 and 280.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.86, 1,395.05 and 280.60 is: 420.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.86 : 1,395.05 = 280.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.86/1,395.05 = 280.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.86x = 1,395.05 × 280.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.86x = 391,451.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,451.03/929.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.98

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