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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.45, 1,282.70 and 536.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.45, 1,282.70 and 536.46 is: 740.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.45 : 1,282.70 = 536.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.45/1,282.70 = 536.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.45x = 1,282.70 × 536.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.45x = 688,114.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,114.56/929.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.35

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