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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.37, 1,279.65 and 554.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.37, 1,279.65 and 554.27 is: 764.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.37 : 1,279.65 = 554.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.37/1,279.65 = 554.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.37x = 1,279.65 × 554.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.37x = 709,268.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,268.83/927.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.82

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