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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.25, 1,282.53 and 536.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.25, 1,282.53 and 536.19 is: 740.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.25 : 1,282.53 = 536.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.25/1,282.53 = 536.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.25x = 1,282.53 × 536.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.25x = 687,679.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,679.76/929.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.04

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