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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.08, 1,387.13 and 836.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.08, 1,387.13 and 836.92 is: 1,249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.08 : 1,387.13 = 836.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.08/1,387.13 = 836.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.08x = 1,387.13 × 836.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.08x = 1,160,916.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,916.84/929.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.53

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