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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.25, 1,282.37 and 536.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.25, 1,282.37 and 536.27 is: 740.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.25 : 1,282.37 = 536.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.25/1,282.37 = 536.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.25x = 1,282.37 × 536.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.25x = 687,687.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,687.47/929.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.05

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