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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.84, 1,283.29 and 536.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.84, 1,283.29 and 536.96 is: 741.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.84 : 1,283.29 = 536.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.84/1,283.29 = 536.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.84x = 1,283.29 × 536.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.84x = 689,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,075.40/929.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.07

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