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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.11, 1,282.15 and 536.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.11, 1,282.15 and 536.13 is: 739.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.11 : 1,282.15 = 536.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.11/1,282.15 = 536.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.11x = 1,282.15 × 536.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.11x = 687,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,399.08/929.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.85

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