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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.07, 1,391.85 and 744.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.07, 1,391.85 and 744.39 is: 1,115.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.07 : 1,391.85 = 744.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.07/1,391.85 = 744.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.07x = 1,391.85 × 744.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.07x = 1,036,079.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,079.22/929.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.18

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