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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.16, 1,280.94 and 529.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.16, 1,280.94 and 529.98 is: 731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.16 : 1,280.94 = 529.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.16/1,280.94 = 529.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.16x = 1,280.94 × 529.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.16x = 678,872.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,872.58/928.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.42

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