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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.18, 1,282.18 and 556.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.18, 1,282.18 and 556.09 is: 767.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.18 : 1,282.18 = 556.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.18/1,282.18 = 556.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.18x = 1,282.18 × 556.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.18x = 713,007.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,007.48/929.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.35

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