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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.24, 1,272.45 and 892.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.24, 1,272.45 and 892.52 is: 1,222.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.24 : 1,272.45 = 892.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.24/1,272.45 = 892.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.24x = 1,272.45 × 892.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.24x = 1,135,687.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,687.07/929.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.17

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