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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.08, 1,279.33 and 534.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.08, 1,279.33 and 534.05 is: 736.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.08 : 1,279.33 = 534.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.08/1,279.33 = 534.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.08x = 1,279.33 × 534.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.08x = 683,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,218.45/927.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.96

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