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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.49, 1,281.64 and 696.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.49, 1,281.64 and 696.21 is: 959.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.49 : 1,281.64 = 696.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.49/1,281.64 = 696.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.49x = 1,281.64 × 696.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.49x = 892,290.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,290.58/929.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.98

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