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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.19, 1,282.22 and 530.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.19, 1,282.22 and 530.89 is: 732.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.19 : 1,282.22 = 530.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.19/1,282.22 = 530.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.19x = 1,282.22 × 530.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.19x = 680,717.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,717.78/929.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.60

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