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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.80, 1,389.90 and 743.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.80, 1,389.90 and 743.40 is: 1,116.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.80 : 1,389.90 = 743.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.80/1,389.90 = 743.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.80x = 1,389.90 × 743.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.80x = 1,033,251.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,251.66/925.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.06

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