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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.10, 1,281.24 and 556.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.10, 1,281.24 and 556.14 is: 766.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.10 : 1,281.24 = 556.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.10/1,281.24 = 556.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.10x = 1,281.24 × 556.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.10x = 712,548.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,548.81/929.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.92

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