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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.25, 1,279.50 and 554.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.25, 1,279.50 and 554.30 is: 764.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.25 : 1,279.50 = 554.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.25/1,279.50 = 554.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.25x = 1,279.50 × 554.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.25x = 709,226.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,226.85/927.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.88

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