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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.34, 1,281.40 and 535.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.34, 1,281.40 and 535.63 is: 739.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.34 : 1,281.40 = 535.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.34/1,281.40 = 535.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.34x = 1,281.40 × 535.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.34x = 686,356.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,356.28/928.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.34

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