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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.58, 1,282.02 and 828.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.58, 1,282.02 and 828.78 is: 1,143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.58 : 1,282.02 = 828.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.58/1,282.02 = 828.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.58x = 1,282.02 × 828.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.58x = 1,062,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,512.54/929.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.00

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