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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.76, 1,283.01 and 556.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.76, 1,283.01 and 556.77 is: 768.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.76 : 1,283.01 = 556.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.76/1,283.01 = 556.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.76x = 1,283.01 × 556.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.76x = 714,341.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,341.48/929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.31

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