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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.07, 1,281.52 and 570.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.07, 1,281.52 and 570.00 is: 786.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.07 : 1,281.52 = 570.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.07/1,281.52 = 570.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.07x = 1,281.52 × 570.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.07x = 730,461.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,461.11/929.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.23

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