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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.44, 1,281.36 and 530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.44, 1,281.36 and 530.20 is: 731.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.44 : 1,281.36 = 530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.44/1,281.36 = 530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.44x = 1,281.36 × 530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.44x = 679,377.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,377.07/928.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.74

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