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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.70, 1,280.31 and 529.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.70, 1,280.31 and 529.49 is: 730.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.70 : 1,280.31 = 529.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.70/1,280.31 = 529.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.70x = 1,280.31 × 529.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.70x = 677,905.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,905.36/927.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.74

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