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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.30, 1,282.43 and 536.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.30, 1,282.43 and 536.32 is: 740.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.30 : 1,282.43 = 536.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.30/1,282.43 = 536.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.30x = 1,282.43 × 536.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.30x = 687,790.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,790.99/929.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.12

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