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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.08, 1,282.03 and 555.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.08, 1,282.03 and 555.97 is: 767.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.08 : 1,282.03 = 555.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.08/1,282.03 = 555.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.08x = 1,282.03 × 555.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.08x = 712,770.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,770.22/929.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.18

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