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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.04, 1,279.13 and 533.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.04, 1,279.13 and 533.99 is: 736.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.04 : 1,279.13 = 533.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.04/1,279.13 = 533.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.04x = 1,279.13 × 533.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.04x = 683,033.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,033.56/927.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.79

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