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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.57, 1,284.06 and 744.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.57, 1,284.06 and 744.39 is: 1,028.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.57 : 1,284.06 = 744.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.57/1,284.06 = 744.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.57x = 1,284.06 × 744.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.57x = 955,841.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,841.42/929.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.26

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