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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.28, 1,393.92 and 755.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.28, 1,393.92 and 755.74 is: 1,133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.28 : 1,393.92 = 755.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.28/1,393.92 = 755.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.28x = 1,393.92 × 755.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.28x = 1,053,441.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,441.10/929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.61

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