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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.21, 1,282.37 and 536.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.21, 1,282.37 and 536.22 is: 740.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.21 : 1,282.37 = 536.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.21/1,282.37 = 536.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.21x = 1,282.37 × 536.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.21x = 687,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,629.76/929.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.02

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