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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.44, 1,279.86 and 534.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.44, 1,279.86 and 534.54 is: 737.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.44 : 1,279.86 = 534.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.44/1,279.86 = 534.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.44x = 1,279.86 × 534.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.44x = 684,136.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,136.36/927.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.66

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