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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.70, 1,283.40 and 556.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.70, 1,283.40 and 556.74 is: 768.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.70 : 1,283.40 = 556.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.70/1,283.40 = 556.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.70x = 1,283.40 × 556.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.70x = 714,520.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,520.12/929.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.55

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