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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.58, 1,281.58 and 530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.58, 1,281.58 and 530.24 is: 731.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.58 : 1,281.58 = 530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.58/1,281.58 = 530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.58x = 1,281.58 × 530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.58x = 679,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,544.98/928.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.81

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