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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.88, 1,281.83 and 530.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.88, 1,281.83 and 530.56 is: 732.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.88 : 1,281.83 = 530.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.88/1,281.83 = 530.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.88x = 1,281.83 × 530.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.88x = 680,083.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,083.86/928.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.16

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