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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.61, 1,282.64 and 556.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.61, 1,282.64 and 556.70 is: 768.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.61 : 1,282.64 = 556.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.61/1,282.64 = 556.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.61x = 1,282.64 × 556.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.61x = 714,036.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,036.49/929.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.10

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