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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.63, 1,282.89 and 536.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.63, 1,282.89 and 536.72 is: 740.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.63 : 1,282.89 = 536.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.63/1,282.89 = 536.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.63x = 1,282.89 × 536.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.63x = 688,546.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,546.31/929.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.67

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