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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.67, 1,280.19 and 534.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.67, 1,280.19 and 534.71 is: 737.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.67 : 1,280.19 = 534.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.67/1,280.19 = 534.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.67x = 1,280.19 × 534.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.67x = 684,530.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,530.39/927.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.90

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