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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.62, 1,280.14 and 534.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.62, 1,280.14 and 534.64 is: 737.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.62 : 1,280.14 = 534.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.62/1,280.14 = 534.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.62x = 1,280.14 × 534.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.62x = 684,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,414.05/927.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.82

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