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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.06, 1,279.35 and 534.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.06, 1,279.35 and 534.21 is: 737.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.06 : 1,279.35 = 534.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.06/1,279.35 = 534.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.06x = 1,279.35 × 534.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.06x = 683,441.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,441.56/927.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.21

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