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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.72, 1,393.62 and 732.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.72, 1,393.62 and 732.52 is: 1,099.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.72 : 1,393.62 = 732.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.72/1,393.62 = 732.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.72x = 1,393.62 × 732.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.72x = 1,020,854.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,854.52/928.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.21

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