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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.64, 1,282.64 and 575.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.64, 1,282.64 and 575.83 is: 794.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.64 : 1,282.64 = 575.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.64/1,282.64 = 575.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.64x = 1,282.64 × 575.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.64x = 738,574.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,574.10/929.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.47

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