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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.90, 1,279.14 and 554.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.90, 1,279.14 and 554.05 is: 764.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.90 : 1,279.14 = 554.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.90/1,279.14 = 554.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.90x = 1,279.14 × 554.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.90x = 708,707.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,707.52/926.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.60

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