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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.18, 1,280.84 and 529.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.18, 1,280.84 and 529.89 is: 731.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.18 : 1,280.84 = 529.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.18/1,280.84 = 529.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.18x = 1,280.84 × 529.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.18x = 678,705.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,705.55/928.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.22

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