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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.72, 1,281.80 and 536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.72, 1,281.80 and 536 is: 739.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.72 : 1,281.80 = 536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.72/1,281.80 = 536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.72x = 1,281.80 × 536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.72x = 687,044.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,044.80/928.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.78

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