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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.90, 1,393.02 and 563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.90, 1,393.02 and 563.60 is: 844.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.90 : 1,393.02 = 563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.90/1,393.02 = 563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.90x = 1,393.02 × 563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.90x = 785,106.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,106.07/929.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.29

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