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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.10, 1,386.06 and 766.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.10, 1,386.06 and 766.32 is: 1,143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.10 : 1,386.06 = 766.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.10/1,386.06 = 766.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.10x = 1,386.06 × 766.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.10x = 1,062,165.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,165.50/929.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.22

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