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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.66, 1,280.34 and 534.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.66, 1,280.34 and 534.92 is: 738.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.66 : 1,280.34 = 534.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.66/1,280.34 = 534.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.66x = 1,280.34 × 534.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.66x = 684,879.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,879.47/927.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.29

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