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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.24, 1,279.63 and 534.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.24, 1,279.63 and 534.26 is: 737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.24 : 1,279.63 = 534.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.24/1,279.63 = 534.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.24x = 1,279.63 × 534.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.24x = 683,655.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,655.12/927.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.30

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