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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.66, 1,280.16 and 534.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.66, 1,280.16 and 534.72 is: 737.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.66 : 1,280.16 = 534.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.66/1,280.16 = 534.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.66x = 1,280.16 × 534.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.66x = 684,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,527.16/927.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.91

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