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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.02, 1,281.11 and 534.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.02, 1,281.11 and 534.98 is: 738.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.02 : 1,281.11 = 534.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.02/1,281.11 = 534.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.02x = 1,281.11 × 534.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.02x = 685,359.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,359.15/928.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.52

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