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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.07, 1,280.95 and 729.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.07, 1,280.95 and 729.54 is: 1,005.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.07 : 1,280.95 = 729.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.07/1,280.95 = 729.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.07x = 1,280.95 × 729.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.07x = 934,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,502.44/929.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.85

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