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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.97, 1,282.94 and 556.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.97, 1,282.94 and 556.76 is: 768.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.97 : 1,282.94 = 556.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.97/1,282.94 = 556.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.97x = 1,282.94 × 556.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.97x = 714,289.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,289.67/929.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.08

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