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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.31, 1,280.90 and 535.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.31, 1,280.90 and 535.25 is: 738.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.31 : 1,280.90 = 535.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.31/1,280.90 = 535.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.31x = 1,280.90 × 535.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.31x = 685,599.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,599.05/928.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.55

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