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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.56, 1,280.04 and 534.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.56, 1,280.04 and 534.61 is: 737.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.56 : 1,280.04 = 534.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.56/1,280.04 = 534.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.56x = 1,280.04 × 534.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.56x = 684,321.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,321.78/927.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.76

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