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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.61, 1,284.66 and 752.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.61, 1,284.66 and 752.22 is: 1,039.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.61 : 1,284.66 = 752.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.61/1,284.66 = 752.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.61x = 1,284.66 × 752.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.61x = 966,346.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,346.95/929.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.52

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