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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.44, 1,281.14 and 535.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.44, 1,281.14 and 535.40 is: 738.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.44 : 1,281.14 = 535.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.44/1,281.14 = 535.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.44x = 1,281.14 × 535.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.44x = 685,922.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,922.36/928.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.79

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