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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.23, 1,282.51 and 536.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.23, 1,282.51 and 536.26 is: 740.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.23 : 1,282.51 = 536.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.23/1,282.51 = 536.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.23x = 1,282.51 × 536.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.23x = 687,758.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,758.81/929.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.14

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