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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.03, 1,280.52 and 535.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.03, 1,280.52 and 535.18 is: 738.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.03 : 1,280.52 = 535.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.03/1,280.52 = 535.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.03x = 1,280.52 × 535.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.03x = 685,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,308.69/928.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.46

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