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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.85, 1,279.28 and 554.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.85, 1,279.28 and 554.00 is: 764.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.85 : 1,279.28 = 554.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.85/1,279.28 = 554.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.85x = 1,279.28 × 554.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.85x = 708,720.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,720.19/926.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.65

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