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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.67, 1,281.69 and 530.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.67, 1,281.69 and 530.42 is: 732.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.67 : 1,281.69 = 530.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.67/1,281.69 = 530.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.67x = 1,281.69 × 530.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.67x = 679,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,827.60/928.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.05

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