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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.80, 1,283.68 and 719.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.80, 1,283.68 and 719.56 is: 993.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.80 : 1,283.68 = 719.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.80/1,283.68 = 719.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.80x = 1,283.68 × 719.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.80x = 923,684.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,684.78/929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.42

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