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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.16, 1,281.13 and 535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.16, 1,281.13 and 535.46 is: 739.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.16 : 1,281.13 = 535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.16/1,281.13 = 535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.16x = 1,281.13 × 535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.16x = 685,986.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,986.13/928.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.09

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