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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.41, 1,279.67 and 554.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.41, 1,279.67 and 554.54 is: 765.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.41 : 1,279.67 = 554.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.41/1,279.67 = 554.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.41x = 1,279.67 × 554.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.41x = 709,619.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,619.03/927.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.17

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