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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.06, 1,280.71 and 529.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.06, 1,280.71 and 529.74 is: 731.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.06 : 1,280.71 = 529.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.06/1,280.71 = 529.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.06x = 1,280.71 × 529.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.06x = 678,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,443.98/928.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.04

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