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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.24, 1,282.10 and 536.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.24, 1,282.10 and 536.36 is: 740.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.24 : 1,282.10 = 536.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.24/1,282.10 = 536.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.24x = 1,282.10 × 536.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.24x = 687,667.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,667.16/929.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.03

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