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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.04, 1,280.30 and 680.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.04, 1,280.30 and 680.43 is: 937.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.04 : 1,280.30 = 680.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.04/1,280.30 = 680.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.04x = 1,280.30 × 680.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.04x = 871,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,154.53/929.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.70

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