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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.16, 1,283.32 and 740.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.16, 1,283.32 and 740.73 is: 1,023.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.16 : 1,283.32 = 740.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.16/1,283.32 = 740.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.16x = 1,283.32 × 740.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.16x = 950,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,599.36/929.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.07

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