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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.28, 1,280.97 and 535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.28, 1,280.97 and 535.30 is: 738.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.28 : 1,280.97 = 535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.28/1,280.97 = 535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.28x = 1,280.97 × 535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.28x = 685,700.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,700.04/928.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.68

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