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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.40, 1,281.22 and 535.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.40, 1,281.22 and 535.34 is: 738.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.40 : 1,281.22 = 535.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.40/1,281.22 = 535.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.40x = 1,281.22 × 535.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.40x = 685,890.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,890.18/928.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.79

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