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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.57, 1,280.18 and 529.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.57, 1,280.18 and 529.23 is: 730.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.57 : 1,280.18 = 529.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.57/1,280.18 = 529.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.57x = 1,280.18 × 529.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.57x = 677,507.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,507.78/927.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.42

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