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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.01, 1,281.99 and 536.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.01, 1,281.99 and 536.04 is: 739.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.01 : 1,281.99 = 536.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.01/1,281.99 = 536.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.01x = 1,281.99 × 536.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.01x = 687,197.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,197.92/929.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.71

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