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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.98, 1,395.99 and 540.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.98, 1,395.99 and 540.42 is: 811.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.98 : 1,395.99 = 540.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.98/1,395.99 = 540.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.98x = 1,395.99 × 540.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.98x = 754,418.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,418.02/929.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.22

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