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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.67, 1,283.03 and 536.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.67, 1,283.03 and 536.82 is: 740.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.67 : 1,283.03 = 536.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.67/1,283.03 = 536.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.67x = 1,283.03 × 536.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.67x = 688,753.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,753.48/929.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.86

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