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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.72, 1,393.80 and 725.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.72, 1,393.80 and 725.19 is: 1,087.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.72 : 1,393.80 = 725.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.72/1,393.80 = 725.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.72x = 1,393.80 × 725.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.72x = 1,010,769.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,769.82/929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.18

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