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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.42, 1,279.92 and 534.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.42, 1,279.92 and 534.57 is: 737.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.42 : 1,279.92 = 534.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.42/1,279.92 = 534.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.42x = 1,279.92 × 534.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.42x = 684,206.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,206.83/927.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.75

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