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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.52, 1,281.96 and 722.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.52, 1,281.96 and 722.16 is: 995.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.52 : 1,281.96 = 722.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.52/1,281.96 = 722.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.52x = 1,281.96 × 722.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.52x = 925,780.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,780.23/929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.98

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