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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.72, 1,282.91 and 531.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.72, 1,282.91 and 531.40 is: 733.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.72 : 1,282.91 = 531.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.72/1,282.91 = 531.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.72x = 1,282.91 × 531.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.72x = 681,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,738.37/929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.27

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