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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.68, 1,282.87 and 556.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.68, 1,282.87 and 556.59 is: 768.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.68 : 1,282.87 = 556.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.68/1,282.87 = 556.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.68x = 1,282.87 × 556.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.68x = 714,032.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,032.61/929.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.04

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