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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.22, 1,282.51 and 530.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.22, 1,282.51 and 530.86 is: 732.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.22 : 1,282.51 = 530.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.22/1,282.51 = 530.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.22x = 1,282.51 × 530.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.22x = 680,835.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,835.05/929.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.70

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