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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.91, 1,279.39 and 554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.91, 1,279.39 and 554.14 is: 764.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.91 : 1,279.39 = 554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.91/1,279.39 = 554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.91x = 1,279.39 × 554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.91x = 708,961.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,961.17/926.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.87

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