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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.89, 1,281.78 and 535.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.89, 1,281.78 and 535.86 is: 739.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.89 : 1,281.78 = 535.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.89/1,281.78 = 535.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.89x = 1,281.78 × 535.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.89x = 686,854.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,854.63/928.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.44

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