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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.18, 1,282.30 and 732.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.18, 1,282.30 and 732.35 is: 1,010.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.18 : 1,282.30 = 732.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.18/1,282.30 = 732.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.18x = 1,282.30 × 732.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.18x = 939,093.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,093.78/929.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.67

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