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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.94, 1,393.53 and 620.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.94, 1,393.53 and 620.73 is: 930.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.94 : 1,393.53 = 620.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.94/1,393.53 = 620.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.94x = 1,393.53 × 620.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.94x = 865,005.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,005.88/929.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.17

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