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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.38, 1,279.78 and 534.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.38, 1,279.78 and 534.53 is: 737.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.38 : 1,279.78 = 534.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.38/1,279.78 = 534.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.38x = 1,279.78 × 534.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.38x = 684,080.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,080.80/927.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.65

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