Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.78, 1,282 and 535.92
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 928.78, 1,282 and 535.92 is: 739.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
928.78 : 1,282 = 535.92 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
928.78/1,282 = 535.92/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
928.78x = 1,282 × 535.92 - Step 4: Simplify right side
928.78x = 687,049.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 687,049.44/928.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739.73
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