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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.21, 1,282.33 and 536.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.21, 1,282.33 and 536.25 is: 740.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.21 : 1,282.33 = 536.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.21/1,282.33 = 536.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.21x = 1,282.33 × 536.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.21x = 687,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,648.12/929.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.04

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