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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.25, 1,281.13 and 529.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.25, 1,281.13 and 529.93 is: 731.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.25 : 1,281.13 = 529.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.25/1,281.13 = 529.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.25x = 1,281.13 × 529.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.25x = 678,909.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,909.22/928.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.39

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