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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.63, 1,280.12 and 534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.63, 1,280.12 and 534.78 is: 737.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.63 : 1,280.12 = 534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.63/1,280.12 = 534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.63x = 1,280.12 × 534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.63x = 684,582.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,582.57/927.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.99

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