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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.61, 1,281.11 and 535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.61, 1,281.11 and 535.56 is: 738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.61 : 1,281.11 = 535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.61/1,281.11 = 535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.61x = 1,281.11 × 535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.61x = 686,111.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,111.27/928.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.86

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