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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.68, 1,391.80 and 715.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.68, 1,391.80 and 715.76 is: 1,071.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.68 : 1,391.80 = 715.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.68/1,391.80 = 715.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.68x = 1,391.80 × 715.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.68x = 996,194.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,194.77/929.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.55

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