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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.34, 1,279.74 and 534.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.34, 1,279.74 and 534.34 is: 737.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.34 : 1,279.74 = 534.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.34/1,279.74 = 534.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.34x = 1,279.74 × 534.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.34x = 683,816.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,816.27/927.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.40

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