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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.91, 1,283.13 and 536.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.91, 1,283.13 and 536.97 is: 740.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.91 : 1,283.13 = 536.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.91/1,283.13 = 536.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.91x = 1,283.13 × 536.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.91x = 689,002.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,002.32/929.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.93

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