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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.46, 1,281.26 and 708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.46, 1,281.26 and 708.03 is: 976.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.46 : 1,281.26 = 708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.46/1,281.26 = 708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.46x = 1,281.26 × 708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.46x = 907,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,166.98/929.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.02

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