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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.33, 1,281.24 and 529.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.33, 1,281.24 and 529.99 is: 731.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.33 : 1,281.24 = 529.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.33/1,281.24 = 529.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.33x = 1,281.24 × 529.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.33x = 679,041.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,041.74/928.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.47

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