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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.90, 1,280.45 and 529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.90, 1,280.45 and 529.52 is: 730.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.90 : 1,280.45 = 529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.90/1,280.45 = 529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.90x = 1,280.45 × 529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.90x = 678,014.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,014.83/927.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.70

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