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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.35, 1,280.75 and 574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.35, 1,280.75 and 574.02 is: 791.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.35 : 1,280.75 = 574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.35/1,280.75 = 574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.35x = 1,280.75 × 574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.35x = 735,173.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,173.24/928.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.91

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