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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.22, 1,282.76 and 742.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.22, 1,282.76 and 742.51 is: 1,025.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.22 : 1,282.76 = 742.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.22/1,282.76 = 742.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.22x = 1,282.76 × 742.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.22x = 952,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,462.13/929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.02

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