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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.73, 1,281.76 and 535.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.73, 1,281.76 and 535.75 is: 739.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.73 : 1,281.76 = 535.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.73/1,281.76 = 535.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.73x = 1,281.76 × 535.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.73x = 686,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,698.38/928.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.39

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