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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.28, 1,279.52 and 534.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.28, 1,279.52 and 534.32 is: 737.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.28 : 1,279.52 = 534.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.28/1,279.52 = 534.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.28x = 1,279.52 × 534.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.28x = 683,673.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,673.13/927.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.29

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