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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.04, 1,280.52 and 741.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.04, 1,280.52 and 741.93 is: 1,022.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.04 : 1,280.52 = 741.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.04/1,280.52 = 741.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.04x = 1,280.52 × 741.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.04x = 950,056.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,056.20/929.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.62

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