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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.16, 1,281.80 and 536.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.16, 1,281.80 and 536.10 is: 739.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.16 : 1,281.80 = 536.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.16/1,281.80 = 536.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.16x = 1,281.80 × 536.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.16x = 687,172.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,172.98/929.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.56

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