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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.48, 1,282.34 and 536.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.48, 1,282.34 and 536.36 is: 739.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.48 : 1,282.34 = 536.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.48/1,282.34 = 536.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.48x = 1,282.34 × 536.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.48x = 687,795.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,795.88/929.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.98

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