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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.96, 1,283.10 and 732.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.96, 1,283.10 and 732.86 is: 1,011.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.96 : 1,283.10 = 732.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.96/1,283.10 = 732.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.96x = 1,283.10 × 732.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.96x = 940,332.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,332.67/929.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.15

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