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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927, 1,279.28 and 533.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927, 1,279.28 and 533.96 is: 736.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927 : 1,279.28 = 533.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927/1,279.28 = 533.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927x = 1,279.28 × 533.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927x = 683,084.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,084.35/927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.88

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