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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.89, 1,282.10 and 781.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.89, 1,282.10 and 781.10 is: 1,076.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.89 : 1,282.10 = 781.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.89/1,282.10 = 781.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.89x = 1,282.10 × 781.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.89x = 1,001,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,437.99/929.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.95

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