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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.40, 1,279.85 and 534.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.40, 1,279.85 and 534.42 is: 737.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.40 : 1,279.85 = 534.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.40/1,279.85 = 534.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.40x = 1,279.85 × 534.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.40x = 683,974.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,974.76/927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.52

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