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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.02, 1,280.72 and 535.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.02, 1,280.72 and 535.05 is: 738.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.02 : 1,280.72 = 535.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.02/1,280.72 = 535.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.02x = 1,280.72 × 535.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.02x = 685,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,249.24/928.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.40

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