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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.35, 1,279.62 and 528.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.35, 1,279.62 and 528.97 is: 729.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.35 : 1,279.62 = 528.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.35/1,279.62 = 528.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.35x = 1,279.62 × 528.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.35x = 676,880.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,880.59/927.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.91

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