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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.94, 1,283.34 and 536.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.94, 1,283.34 and 536.95 is: 741.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.94 : 1,283.34 = 536.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.94/1,283.34 = 536.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.94x = 1,283.34 × 536.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.94x = 689,089.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,089.41/929.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.00

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