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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.45, 1,284.30 and 730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.45, 1,284.30 and 730.80 is: 1,009.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.45 : 1,284.30 = 730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.45/1,284.30 = 730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.45x = 1,284.30 × 730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.45x = 938,566.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,566.44/929.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.81

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