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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.97, 1,282.43 and 535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.97, 1,282.43 and 535.92 is: 739.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.97 : 1,282.43 = 535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.97/1,282.43 = 535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.97x = 1,282.43 × 535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.97x = 687,279.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,279.89/928.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.83

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