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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.96, 1,281.95 and 708.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.96, 1,281.95 and 708.52 is: 976.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.96 : 1,281.95 = 708.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.96/1,281.95 = 708.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.96x = 1,281.95 × 708.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.96x = 908,287.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,287.21/929.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.69

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