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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.36, 1,279.76 and 523.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.36, 1,279.76 and 523.59 is: 722.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.36 : 1,279.76 = 523.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.36/1,279.76 = 523.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.36x = 1,279.76 × 523.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.36x = 670,060.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,060.52/927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.55

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