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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.58, 1,282.98 and 531.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.58, 1,282.98 and 531.27 is: 733.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.58 : 1,282.98 = 531.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.58/1,282.98 = 531.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.58x = 1,282.98 × 531.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.58x = 681,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,608.78/929.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.24

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