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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.19, 1,282.29 and 536.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.19, 1,282.29 and 536.14 is: 739.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.19 : 1,282.29 = 536.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.19/1,282.29 = 536.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.19x = 1,282.29 × 536.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.19x = 687,480.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,480.55/929.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.87

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