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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.14, 1,282.05 and 536.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.14, 1,282.05 and 536.08 is: 739.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.14 : 1,282.05 = 536.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.14/1,282.05 = 536.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.14x = 1,282.05 × 536.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.14x = 687,281.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,281.36/929.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.70

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