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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.60, 1,280.28 and 534.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.60, 1,280.28 and 534.48 is: 737.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.60 : 1,280.28 = 534.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.60/1,280.28 = 534.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.60x = 1,280.28 × 534.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.60x = 684,284.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,284.05/927.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.69

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