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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.28, 1,281.24 and 574.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.28, 1,281.24 and 574.28 is: 792.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.28 : 1,281.24 = 574.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.28/1,281.24 = 574.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.28x = 1,281.24 × 574.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.28x = 735,790.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,790.51/928.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.64

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