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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.72, 1,306.46 and 929.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.72, 1,306.46 and 929.51 is: 1,288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.72 : 1,306.46 = 929.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.72/1,306.46 = 929.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.72x = 1,306.46 × 929.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.72x = 1,214,368.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,368.33/942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.15

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