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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.97, 1,283.58 and 537.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.97, 1,283.58 and 537.21 is: 741.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.97 : 1,283.58 = 537.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.97/1,283.58 = 537.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.97x = 1,283.58 × 537.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.97x = 689,552.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,552.01/929.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.48

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