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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.35, 1,279.73 and 534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.35, 1,279.73 and 534.50 is: 737.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.35 : 1,279.73 = 534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.35/1,279.73 = 534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.35x = 1,279.73 × 534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.35x = 684,015.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,015.69/927.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.60

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