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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.30, 1,281.01 and 535.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.30, 1,281.01 and 535.54 is: 739.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.30 : 1,281.01 = 535.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.30/1,281.01 = 535.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.30x = 1,281.01 × 535.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.30x = 686,032.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,032.10/928.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.02

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