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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.26, 1,282.36 and 536.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.26, 1,282.36 and 536.26 is: 740.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.26 : 1,282.36 = 536.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.26/1,282.36 = 536.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.26x = 1,282.36 × 536.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.26x = 687,678.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,678.37/929.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.03

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