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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.77, 1,282.02 and 535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.77, 1,282.02 and 535.92 is: 739.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.77 : 1,282.02 = 535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.77/1,282.02 = 535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.77x = 1,282.02 × 535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.77x = 687,060.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,060.16/928.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.75

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