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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.76, 1,281.96 and 763.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.76, 1,281.96 and 763.44 is: 1,052.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.76 : 1,281.96 = 763.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.76/1,281.96 = 763.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.76x = 1,281.96 × 763.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.76x = 978,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,699.54/929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.64

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