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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.06, 1,282.06 and 556.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.06, 1,282.06 and 556.25 is: 767.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.06 : 1,282.06 = 556.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.06/1,282.06 = 556.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.06x = 1,282.06 × 556.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.06x = 713,145.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,145.88/929.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.60

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