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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.42, 1,282.50 and 536.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.42, 1,282.50 and 536.57 is: 740.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.42 : 1,282.50 = 536.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.42/1,282.50 = 536.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.42x = 1,282.50 × 536.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.42x = 688,149.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,149.16/929.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.41

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