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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.90, 1,283.11 and 531.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.90, 1,283.11 and 531.50 is: 733.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.90 : 1,283.11 = 531.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.90/1,283.11 = 531.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.90x = 1,283.11 × 531.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.90x = 681,965.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,965.22/929.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.37

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