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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.21, 1,282.38 and 530.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.21, 1,282.38 and 530.99 is: 732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.21 : 1,282.38 = 530.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.21/1,282.38 = 530.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.21x = 1,282.38 × 530.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.21x = 680,924.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,924.54/929.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.80

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