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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.92, 1,395.60 and 641.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.92, 1,395.60 and 641.56 is: 962.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.92 : 1,395.60 = 641.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.92/1,395.60 = 641.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.92x = 1,395.60 × 641.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.92x = 895,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,361.14/929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.84

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