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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.97, 1,283.61 and 531.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.97, 1,283.61 and 531.83 is: 734.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.97 : 1,283.61 = 531.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.97/1,283.61 = 531.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.97x = 1,283.61 × 531.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.97x = 682,659.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,659.85/929.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.07

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