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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.41, 1,279.71 and 529.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.41, 1,279.71 and 529.13 is: 730.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.41 : 1,279.71 = 529.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.41/1,279.71 = 529.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.41x = 1,279.71 × 529.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.41x = 677,130.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,130.31/927.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.13

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