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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.92, 1,396.80 and 908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.92, 1,396.80 and 908.80 is: 1,365.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.92 : 1,396.80 = 908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.92/1,396.80 = 908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.92x = 1,396.80 × 908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.92x = 1,269,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,411.84/929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.08

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