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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.25, 1,279.73 and 554.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.25, 1,279.73 and 554.38 is: 765.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.25 : 1,279.73 = 554.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.25/1,279.73 = 554.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.25x = 1,279.73 × 554.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.25x = 709,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,454.90/927.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.12

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