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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.15, 1,279.05 and 534.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.15, 1,279.05 and 534.09 is: 736.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.15 : 1,279.05 = 534.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.15/1,279.05 = 534.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.15x = 1,279.05 × 534.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.15x = 683,127.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,127.81/927.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.80

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