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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.50, 1,279.97 and 534.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.50, 1,279.97 and 534.46 is: 737.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.50 : 1,279.97 = 534.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.50/1,279.97 = 534.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.50x = 1,279.97 × 534.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.50x = 684,092.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,092.77/927.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.57

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