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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.74, 1,393.11 and 745.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.74, 1,393.11 and 745.23 is: 1,117.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.74 : 1,393.11 = 745.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.74/1,393.11 = 745.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.74x = 1,393.11 × 745.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.74x = 1,038,187.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,187.37/928.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.85

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