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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.69, 1,283.19 and 536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.69, 1,283.19 and 536.94 is: 741.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.69 : 1,283.19 = 536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.69/1,283.19 = 536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.69x = 1,283.19 × 536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.69x = 688,996.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,996.04/929.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.10

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