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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.83, 1,281.50 and 763.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.83, 1,281.50 and 763.51 is: 1,052.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.83 : 1,281.50 = 763.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.83/1,281.50 = 763.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.83x = 1,281.50 × 763.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.83x = 978,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,431.04/929.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.27

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