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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.00, 1,283.35 and 742.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.00, 1,283.35 and 742.24 is: 1,025.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.00 : 1,283.35 = 742.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.00/1,283.35 = 742.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.00x = 1,283.35 × 742.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.00x = 952,553.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,553.70/929.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.36

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