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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.43, 1,279.77 and 554.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.43, 1,279.77 and 554.34 is: 764.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.43 : 1,279.77 = 554.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.43/1,279.77 = 554.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.43x = 1,279.77 × 554.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.43x = 709,427.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,427.70/927.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.94

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