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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.39, 1,279.69 and 554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.39, 1,279.69 and 554.28 is: 764.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.39 : 1,279.69 = 554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.39/1,279.69 = 554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.39x = 1,279.69 × 554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.39x = 709,306.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,306.57/927.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.84

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