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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.81, 1,280.31 and 534.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.81, 1,280.31 and 534.75 is: 737.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.81 : 1,280.31 = 534.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.81/1,280.31 = 534.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.81x = 1,280.31 × 534.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.81x = 684,645.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,645.77/927.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.92

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