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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.77, 1,282.23 and 719.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.77, 1,282.23 and 719.27 is: 991.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.77 : 1,282.23 = 719.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.77/1,282.23 = 719.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.77x = 1,282.23 × 719.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.77x = 922,272.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,272.78/929.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.94

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