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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.75, 1,281.71 and 530.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.75, 1,281.71 and 530.48 is: 732.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.75 : 1,281.71 = 530.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.75/1,281.71 = 530.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.75x = 1,281.71 × 530.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.75x = 679,921.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,921.52/928.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.08

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