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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.01, 1,282.05 and 536.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.01, 1,282.05 and 536.05 is: 739.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.01 : 1,282.05 = 536.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.01/1,282.05 = 536.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.01x = 1,282.05 × 536.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.01x = 687,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,239.70/929.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.75

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