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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.94, 1,286.61 and 746.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.94, 1,286.61 and 746.45 is: 1,029.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.94 : 1,286.61 = 746.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.94/1,286.61 = 746.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.94x = 1,286.61 × 746.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.94x = 960,383.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,383.60/932.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.42

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