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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.13, 1,282.56 and 696.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.13, 1,282.56 and 696.93 is: 962.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.13 : 1,282.56 = 696.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.13/1,282.56 = 696.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.13x = 1,282.56 × 696.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.13x = 893,854.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,854.54/929.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.03

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