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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.47, 1,280.07 and 534.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.47, 1,280.07 and 534.62 is: 737.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.47 : 1,280.07 = 534.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.47/1,280.07 = 534.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.47x = 1,280.07 × 534.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.47x = 684,354.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,354.22/927.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.87

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