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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.30, 1,279.79 and 554.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.30, 1,279.79 and 554.48 is: 765.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.30 : 1,279.79 = 554.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.30/1,279.79 = 554.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.30x = 1,279.79 × 554.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.30x = 709,617.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,617.96/927.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.25

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