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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.96, 1,393.82 and 621.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.96, 1,393.82 and 621.80 is: 931.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.96 : 1,393.82 = 621.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.96/1,393.82 = 621.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.96x = 1,393.82 × 621.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.96x = 866,677.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,677.28/929.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.95

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