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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.44, 1,281.36 and 762.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.44, 1,281.36 and 762.88 is: 1,051.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.44 : 1,281.36 = 762.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.44/1,281.36 = 762.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.44x = 1,281.36 × 762.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.44x = 977,523.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,523.92/929.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.73

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