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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.85, 1,282.92 and 531.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.85, 1,282.92 and 531.50 is: 733.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.85 : 1,282.92 = 531.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.85/1,282.92 = 531.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.85x = 1,282.92 × 531.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.85x = 681,871.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,871.98/929.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.31

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