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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.23, 1,279.09 and 554.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.23, 1,279.09 and 554.09 is: 764.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.23 : 1,279.09 = 554.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.23/1,279.09 = 554.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.23x = 1,279.09 × 554.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.23x = 708,730.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,730.98/927.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.35

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