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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.21, 1,281.04 and 535.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.21, 1,281.04 and 535.22 is: 738.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.21 : 1,281.04 = 535.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.21/1,281.04 = 535.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.21x = 1,281.04 × 535.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.21x = 685,638.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,638.23/928.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.67

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