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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.57, 1,280 and 534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.57, 1,280 and 534.66 is: 737.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.57 : 1,280 = 534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.57/1,280 = 534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.57x = 1,280 × 534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.57x = 684,364.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,364.80/927.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.80

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