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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.61, 1,280.12 and 529.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.61, 1,280.12 and 529.22 is: 730.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.61 : 1,280.12 = 529.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.61/1,280.12 = 529.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.61x = 1,280.12 × 529.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.61x = 677,465.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,465.11/927.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.33

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