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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.01, 1,279.21 and 553.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.01, 1,279.21 and 553.98 is: 764.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.01 : 1,279.21 = 553.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.01/1,279.21 = 553.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.01x = 1,279.21 × 553.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.01x = 708,656.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,656.76/927.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.45

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