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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.14, 1,282.14 and 579.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.14, 1,282.14 and 579.76 is: 800.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.14 : 1,282.14 = 579.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.14/1,282.14 = 579.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.14x = 1,282.14 × 579.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.14x = 743,333.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,333.49/929.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.02

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