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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.25, 1,279.17 and 534.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.25, 1,279.17 and 534.05 is: 736.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.25 : 1,279.17 = 534.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.25/1,279.17 = 534.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.25x = 1,279.17 × 534.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.25x = 683,137.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,137.94/927.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.73

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