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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.39, 1,282.75 and 556.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.39, 1,282.75 and 556.22 is: 767.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.39 : 1,282.75 = 556.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.39/1,282.75 = 556.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.39x = 1,282.75 × 556.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.39x = 713,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,493.02/929.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.70

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