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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.29, 1,280.07 and 591.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.29, 1,280.07 and 591.64 is: 816.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.29 : 1,280.07 = 591.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.29/1,280.07 = 591.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.29x = 1,280.07 × 591.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.29x = 757,340.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,340.61/927.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.72

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