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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.76, 1,281.74 and 530.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.76, 1,281.74 and 530.54 is: 732.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.76 : 1,281.74 = 530.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.76/1,281.74 = 530.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.76x = 1,281.74 × 530.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.76x = 680,014.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,014.34/928.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.17

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