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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.28, 1,281.65 and 730.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.28, 1,281.65 and 730.02 is: 1,006.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.28 : 1,281.65 = 730.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.28/1,281.65 = 730.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.28x = 1,281.65 × 730.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.28x = 935,630.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,630.13/929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.83

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