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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.24, 1,280.66 and 535.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.24, 1,280.66 and 535.12 is: 738.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.24 : 1,280.66 = 535.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.24/1,280.66 = 535.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.24x = 1,280.66 × 535.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.24x = 685,306.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,306.78/928.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.29

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