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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.97, 1,397.48 and 685.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.97, 1,397.48 and 685.71 is: 1,030.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.97 : 1,397.48 = 685.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.97/1,397.48 = 685.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.97x = 1,397.48 × 685.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.97x = 958,262.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,262.58/929.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.42

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