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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.14, 1,281.09 and 574.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.14, 1,281.09 and 574.17 is: 792.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.14 : 1,281.09 = 574.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.14/1,281.09 = 574.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.14x = 1,281.09 × 574.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.14x = 735,563.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,563.45/928.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.51

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