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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.84, 1,280.48 and 534.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.84, 1,280.48 and 534.88 is: 738.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.84 : 1,280.48 = 534.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.84/1,280.48 = 534.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.84x = 1,280.48 × 534.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.84x = 684,903.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,903.14/927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.17

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