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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.89, 1,283.26 and 526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.89, 1,283.26 and 526.08 is: 726.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.89 : 1,283.26 = 526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.89/1,283.26 = 526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.89x = 1,283.26 × 526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.89x = 675,098.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,098.74/929.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.00

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