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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.10, 1,281.06 and 535.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.10, 1,281.06 and 535.38 is: 738.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.10 : 1,281.06 = 535.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.10/1,281.06 = 535.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.10x = 1,281.06 × 535.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.10x = 685,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,853.90/928.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.99

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