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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.79, 1,280.24 and 534.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.79, 1,280.24 and 534.84 is: 738.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.79 : 1,280.24 = 534.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.79/1,280.24 = 534.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.79x = 1,280.24 × 534.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.79x = 684,718.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,718.09/927.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.01

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