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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.92, 1,283.46 and 536.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.92, 1,283.46 and 536.98 is: 741.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.92 : 1,283.46 = 536.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.92/1,283.46 = 536.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.92x = 1,283.46 × 536.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.92x = 689,192.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,192.35/929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.13

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