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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.41, 1,281.17 and 535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.41, 1,281.17 and 535.36 is: 738.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.41 : 1,281.17 = 535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.41/1,281.17 = 535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.41x = 1,281.17 × 535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.41x = 685,884.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,884.49/928.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.77

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