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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.22, 1,282.49 and 707.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.22, 1,282.49 and 707.76 is: 976.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.22 : 1,282.49 = 707.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.22/1,282.49 = 707.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.22x = 1,282.49 × 707.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.22x = 907,691.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,691.58/929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.83

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