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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.95, 1,281.93 and 536.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.95, 1,281.93 and 536.04 is: 739.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.95 : 1,281.93 = 536.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.95/1,281.93 = 536.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.95x = 1,281.93 × 536.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.95x = 687,165.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,165.76/928.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.72

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