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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.28, 1,279.80 and 534.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.28, 1,279.80 and 534.23 is: 737.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.28 : 1,279.80 = 534.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.28/1,279.80 = 534.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.28x = 1,279.80 × 534.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.28x = 683,705.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,705.95/927.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.32

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