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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.47, 1,393.43 and 724.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.47, 1,393.43 and 724.94 is: 1,086.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.47 : 1,393.43 = 724.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.47/1,393.43 = 724.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.47x = 1,393.43 × 724.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.47x = 1,010,155.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,155.72/929.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.81

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