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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.40, 1,281.24 and 535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.40, 1,281.24 and 535.46 is: 738.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.40 : 1,281.24 = 535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.40/1,281.24 = 535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.40x = 1,281.24 × 535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.40x = 686,052.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,052.77/928.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.96

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