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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.48, 1,280.96 and 535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.48, 1,280.96 and 535.36 is: 738.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.48 : 1,280.96 = 535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.48/1,280.96 = 535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.48x = 1,280.96 × 535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.48x = 685,774.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,774.75/928.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.60

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