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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.31, 1,281.10 and 535.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.31, 1,281.10 and 535.33 is: 738.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.31 : 1,281.10 = 535.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.31/1,281.10 = 535.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.31x = 1,281.10 × 535.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.31x = 685,811.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,811.26/928.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.77

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