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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.64, 1,280.10 and 534.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.64, 1,280.10 and 534.70 is: 737.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.64 : 1,280.10 = 534.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.64/1,280.10 = 534.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.64x = 1,280.10 × 534.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.64x = 684,469.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,469.47/927.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.86

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