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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.41, 1,282.50 and 575.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.41, 1,282.50 and 575.84 is: 794.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.41 : 1,282.50 = 575.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.41/1,282.50 = 575.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.41x = 1,282.50 × 575.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.41x = 738,518.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,518.01/929.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.61

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