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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.32, 1,280.99 and 535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.32, 1,280.99 and 535.28 is: 738.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.32 : 1,280.99 = 535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.32/1,280.99 = 535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.32x = 1,280.99 × 535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.32x = 685,679.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,679.25/928.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.62

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