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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.76, 1,283.04 and 536.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.76, 1,283.04 and 536.52 is: 740.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.76 : 1,283.04 = 536.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.76/1,283.04 = 536.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.76x = 1,283.04 × 536.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.76x = 688,376.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,376.62/929.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.38

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