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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.53, 1,281.35 and 535.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.53, 1,281.35 and 535.62 is: 739.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.53 : 1,281.35 = 535.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.53/1,281.35 = 535.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.53x = 1,281.35 × 535.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.53x = 686,309.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,309.20/928.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.13

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