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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.05, 1,281.95 and 555.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.05, 1,281.95 and 555.94 is: 767.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.05 : 1,281.95 = 555.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.05/1,281.95 = 555.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.05x = 1,281.95 × 555.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.05x = 712,688.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,688.19/929.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.12

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