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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.35, 1,281.28 and 535.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.35, 1,281.28 and 535.60 is: 739.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.35 : 1,281.28 = 535.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.35/1,281.28 = 535.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.35x = 1,281.28 × 535.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.35x = 686,253.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,253.57/928.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.22

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