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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.20, 1,279.61 and 528.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.20, 1,279.61 and 528.93 is: 729.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.20 : 1,279.61 = 528.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.20/1,279.61 = 528.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.20x = 1,279.61 × 528.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.20x = 676,824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,824.12/927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.97

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