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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.12, 1,279.22 and 554.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.12, 1,279.22 and 554.03 is: 764.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.12 : 1,279.22 = 554.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.12/1,279.22 = 554.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.12x = 1,279.22 × 554.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.12x = 708,722.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,722.93/927.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.43

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