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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.51, 1,282.63 and 536.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.51, 1,282.63 and 536.66 is: 740.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.51 : 1,282.63 = 536.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.51/1,282.63 = 536.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.51x = 1,282.63 × 536.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.51x = 688,339.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,339.16/929.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.54

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