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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.14, 1,280.86 and 707.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.14, 1,280.86 and 707.71 is: 975.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.14 : 1,280.86 = 707.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.14/1,280.86 = 707.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.14x = 1,280.86 × 707.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.14x = 906,477.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,477.43/929.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.61

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