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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.08, 1,279.38 and 534.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.08, 1,279.38 and 534.14 is: 737.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.08 : 1,279.38 = 534.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.08/1,279.38 = 534.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.08x = 1,279.38 × 534.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.08x = 683,368.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,368.03/927.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.12

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