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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.28, 1,282.43 and 575.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.28, 1,282.43 and 575.26 is: 793.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.28 : 1,282.43 = 575.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.28/1,282.43 = 575.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.28x = 1,282.43 × 575.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.28x = 737,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,727.48/929.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.87

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