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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.26, 1,280.98 and 535.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.26, 1,280.98 and 535.26 is: 738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.26 : 1,280.98 = 535.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.26/1,280.98 = 535.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.26x = 1,280.98 × 535.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.26x = 685,657.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,657.35/928.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.65

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