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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.20, 1,392.18 and 775.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.20, 1,392.18 and 775.30 is: 1,161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.20 : 1,392.18 = 775.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.20/1,392.18 = 775.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.20x = 1,392.18 × 775.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.20x = 1,079,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,357.15/929.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.60

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