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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.97, 1,280.67 and 535.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.97, 1,280.67 and 535.03 is: 738.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.97 : 1,280.67 = 535.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.97/1,280.67 = 535.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.97x = 1,280.67 × 535.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.97x = 685,196.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,196.87/927.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.38

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