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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.03, 1,280.49 and 771.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.03, 1,280.49 and 771.16 is: 1,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.03 : 1,280.49 = 771.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.03/1,280.49 = 771.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.03x = 1,280.49 × 771.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.03x = 987,462.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,462.67/929.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.90

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