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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.74, 1,280.23 and 529.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.74, 1,280.23 and 529.41 is: 730.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.74 : 1,280.23 = 529.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.74/1,280.23 = 529.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.74x = 1,280.23 × 529.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.74x = 677,766.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,766.56/927.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.56

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