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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.84, 1,281.57 and 530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.84, 1,281.57 and 530.32 is: 731.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.84 : 1,281.57 = 530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.84/1,281.57 = 530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.84x = 1,281.57 × 530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.84x = 679,642.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,642.20/928.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.71

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