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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.36, 1,279.68 and 732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.36, 1,279.68 and 732.80 is: 1,009.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.36 : 1,279.68 = 732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.36/1,279.68 = 732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.36x = 1,279.68 × 732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.36x = 937,749.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,749.50/929.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.03

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