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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.10, 1,280.94 and 719.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.10, 1,280.94 and 719.58 is: 992.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.10 : 1,280.94 = 719.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.10/1,280.94 = 719.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.10x = 1,280.94 × 719.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.10x = 921,738.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,738.81/929.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.08

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