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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.02, 1,280.70 and 535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.02, 1,280.70 and 535.44 is: 738.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.02 : 1,280.70 = 535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.02/1,280.70 = 535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.02x = 1,280.70 × 535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.02x = 685,738.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,738.01/928.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.93

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