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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.07, 1,279.35 and 534.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.07, 1,279.35 and 534.08 is: 737.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.07 : 1,279.35 = 534.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.07/1,279.35 = 534.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.07x = 1,279.35 × 534.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.07x = 683,275.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,275.25/927.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.03

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