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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.02, 1,282 and 536.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.02, 1,282 and 536.02 is: 739.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.02 : 1,282 = 536.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.02/1,282 = 536.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.02x = 1,282 × 536.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.02x = 687,177.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,177.64/929.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.68

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