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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.47, 1,279.91 and 529.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.47, 1,279.91 and 529.12 is: 730.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.47 : 1,279.91 = 529.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.47/1,279.91 = 529.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.47x = 1,279.91 × 529.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.47x = 677,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,228.90/927.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.19

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