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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.16, 1,282.26 and 556.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.16, 1,282.26 and 556.16 is: 767.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.16 : 1,282.26 = 556.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.16/1,282.26 = 556.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.16x = 1,282.26 × 556.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.16x = 713,142.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,142.20/929.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.51

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