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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.92, 1,392.99 and 746.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.92, 1,392.99 and 746.32 is: 1,117.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.92 : 1,392.99 = 746.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.92/1,392.99 = 746.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.92x = 1,392.99 × 746.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.92x = 1,039,616.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,616.30/929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.96

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