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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.88, 1,394.55 and 876.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.88, 1,394.55 and 876.42 is: 1,314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.88 : 1,394.55 = 876.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.88/1,394.55 = 876.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.88x = 1,394.55 × 876.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.88x = 1,222,211.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,211.51/929.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.38

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