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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.18, 1,279.53 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.18, 1,279.53 and 534.24 is: 737.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.18 : 1,279.53 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.18/1,279.53 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.18x = 1,279.53 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.18x = 683,576.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,576.11/927.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.26

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