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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928, 1,280.66 and 534.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928, 1,280.66 and 534.96 is: 738.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928 : 1,280.66 = 534.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928/1,280.66 = 534.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928x = 1,280.66 × 534.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928x = 685,101.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,101.87/928
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.26

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