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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.99, 1,280.64 and 529.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.99, 1,280.64 and 529.71 is: 731.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.99 : 1,280.64 = 529.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.99/1,280.64 = 529.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.99x = 1,280.64 × 529.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.99x = 678,367.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,367.81/927.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.01

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