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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.92, 1,283.52 and 575.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.92, 1,283.52 and 575.92 is: 794.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.92 : 1,283.52 = 575.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.92/1,283.52 = 575.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.92x = 1,283.52 × 575.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.92x = 739,204.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,204.84/929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.91

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