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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.76, 1,280.38 and 534.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.76, 1,280.38 and 534.82 is: 738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.76 : 1,280.38 = 534.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.76/1,280.38 = 534.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.76x = 1,280.38 × 534.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.76x = 684,772.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,772.83/927.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.09

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