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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.50, 1,282.86 and 531.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.50, 1,282.86 and 531.18 is: 733.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.50 : 1,282.86 = 531.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.50/1,282.86 = 531.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.50x = 1,282.86 × 531.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.50x = 681,429.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,429.57/929.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.12

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