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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.65, 1,283.10 and 536.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.65, 1,283.10 and 536.62 is: 740.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.65 : 1,283.10 = 536.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.65/1,283.10 = 536.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.65x = 1,283.10 × 536.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.65x = 688,537.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,537.12/929.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.64

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