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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.44, 1,282.42 and 556.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.44, 1,282.42 and 556.36 is: 767.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.44 : 1,282.42 = 556.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.44/1,282.42 = 556.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.44x = 1,282.42 × 556.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.44x = 713,487.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,487.19/929.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.65

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