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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.17, 1,279.25 and 553.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.17, 1,279.25 and 553.98 is: 764.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.17 : 1,279.25 = 553.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.17/1,279.25 = 553.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.17x = 1,279.25 × 553.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.17x = 708,676.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,676.15/927.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.35

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