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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.20, 1,279.58 and 554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.20, 1,279.58 and 554.24 is: 764.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.20 : 1,279.58 = 554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.20/1,279.58 = 554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.20x = 1,279.58 × 554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.20x = 709,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,185.25/927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.87

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