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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.63, 1,393.16 and 723.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.63, 1,393.16 and 723.26 is: 1,083.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.63 : 1,393.16 = 723.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.63/1,393.16 = 723.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.63x = 1,393.16 × 723.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.63x = 1,007,616.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,616.77/929.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.89

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