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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.80, 1,284.06 and 765.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.80, 1,284.06 and 765.64 is: 1,057.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.80 : 1,284.06 = 765.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.80/1,284.06 = 765.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.80x = 1,284.06 × 765.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.80x = 983,127.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,127.70/929.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.35

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