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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.37, 1,280.76 and 535.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.37, 1,280.76 and 535.31 is: 738.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.37 : 1,280.76 = 535.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.37/1,280.76 = 535.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.37x = 1,280.76 × 535.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.37x = 685,597.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,597.23/928.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.50

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