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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.87, 1,282.02 and 535.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.87, 1,282.02 and 535.84 is: 739.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.87 : 1,282.02 = 535.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.87/1,282.02 = 535.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.87x = 1,282.02 × 535.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.87x = 686,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,952.53/928.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.56

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