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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.72, 1,276.67 and 831.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.72, 1,276.67 and 831.44 is: 1,141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.72 : 1,276.67 = 831.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.72/1,276.67 = 831.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.72x = 1,276.67 × 831.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.72x = 1,061,467.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,467.08/929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.71

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