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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.53, 1,282.66 and 536.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.53, 1,282.66 and 536.53 is: 740.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.53 : 1,282.66 = 536.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.53/1,282.66 = 536.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.53x = 1,282.66 × 536.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.53x = 688,185.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,185.57/929.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.36

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