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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.02, 1,281.98 and 556.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.02, 1,281.98 and 556.02 is: 767.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.02 : 1,281.98 = 556.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.02/1,281.98 = 556.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.02x = 1,281.98 × 556.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.02x = 712,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,806.52/929.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.27

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