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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.19, 1,281.33 and 796.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.19, 1,281.33 and 796.87 is: 1,098.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.19 : 1,281.33 = 796.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.19/1,281.33 = 796.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.19x = 1,281.33 × 796.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.19x = 1,021,053.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,053.44/929.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.87

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