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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.15, 1,280.43 and 535.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.15, 1,280.43 and 535.09 is: 738.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.15 : 1,280.43 = 535.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.15/1,280.43 = 535.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.15x = 1,280.43 × 535.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.15x = 685,145.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,145.29/928.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.18

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