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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.45, 1,279.94 and 534.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.45, 1,279.94 and 534.49 is: 737.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.45 : 1,279.94 = 534.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.45/1,279.94 = 534.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.45x = 1,279.94 × 534.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.45x = 684,109.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,109.26/927.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.62

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