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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.32, 1,282.60 and 579.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.32, 1,282.60 and 579.82 is: 800.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.32 : 1,282.60 = 579.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.32/1,282.60 = 579.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.32x = 1,282.60 × 579.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.32x = 743,677.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,677.13/929.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.24

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