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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.48, 1,392.24 and 733.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.48, 1,392.24 and 733.56 is: 1,098.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.48 : 1,392.24 = 733.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.48/1,392.24 = 733.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.48x = 1,392.24 × 733.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.48x = 1,021,284.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,284.98/929.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.78

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