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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.85, 1,280.72 and 535.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.85, 1,280.72 and 535.14 is: 738.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.85 : 1,280.72 = 535.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.85/1,280.72 = 535.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.85x = 1,280.72 × 535.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.85x = 685,364.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,364.50/927.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.66

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