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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.10, 1,279.51 and 528.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.10, 1,279.51 and 528.86 is: 729.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.10 : 1,279.51 = 528.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.10/1,279.51 = 528.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.10x = 1,279.51 × 528.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.10x = 676,681.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,681.66/927.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.89

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