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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.49, 1,282.35 and 743.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.49, 1,282.35 and 743.41 is: 1,025.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.49 : 1,282.35 = 743.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.49/1,282.35 = 743.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.49x = 1,282.35 × 743.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.49x = 953,311.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,311.81/929.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.63

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