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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.99, 1,283.87 and 730.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.99, 1,283.87 and 730.95 is: 1,009.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.99 : 1,283.87 = 730.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.99/1,283.87 = 730.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.99x = 1,283.87 × 730.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.99x = 938,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,437.68/929.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.09

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