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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.68, 1,283.16 and 536.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.68, 1,283.16 and 536.92 is: 741.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.68 : 1,283.16 = 536.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.68/1,283.16 = 536.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.68x = 1,283.16 × 536.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.68x = 688,954.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,954.27/929.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.07

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