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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.10, 1,282.31 and 536.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.10, 1,282.31 and 536.15 is: 739.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.10 : 1,282.31 = 536.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.10/1,282.31 = 536.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.10x = 1,282.31 × 536.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.10x = 687,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,501.41/929.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.96

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