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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.32, 1,279.56 and 534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.32, 1,279.56 and 534.28 is: 737.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.32 : 1,279.56 = 534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.32/1,279.56 = 534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.32x = 1,279.56 × 534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.32x = 683,643.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,643.32/927.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.22

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