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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.42, 1,280.26 and 534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.42, 1,280.26 and 534.36 is: 737.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.42 : 1,280.26 = 534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.42/1,280.26 = 534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.42x = 1,280.26 × 534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.42x = 684,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,125.20/927.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.67

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