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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.07, 1,282.16 and 530.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.07, 1,282.16 and 530.80 is: 732.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.07 : 1,282.16 = 530.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.07/1,282.16 = 530.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.07x = 1,282.16 × 530.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.07x = 680,566.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,566.27/929.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.52

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