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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.72, 1,280.27 and 534.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.72, 1,280.27 and 534.84 is: 738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.72 : 1,280.27 = 534.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.72/1,280.27 = 534.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.72x = 1,280.27 × 534.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.72x = 684,739.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,739.61/927.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.09

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