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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.70, 1,394.55 and 735.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.70, 1,394.55 and 735.30 is: 1,102.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.70 : 1,394.55 = 735.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.70/1,394.55 = 735.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.70x = 1,394.55 × 735.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.70x = 1,025,412.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,412.62/929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.95

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