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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.04, 1,280.70 and 535.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.04, 1,280.70 and 535.08 is: 738.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.04 : 1,280.70 = 535.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.04/1,280.70 = 535.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.04x = 1,280.70 × 535.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.04x = 685,276.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,276.96/928.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.41

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