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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.48, 1,279.20 and 554.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.48, 1,279.20 and 554.39 is: 764.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.48 : 1,279.20 = 554.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.48/1,279.20 = 554.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.48x = 1,279.20 × 554.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.48x = 709,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,175.69/927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.63

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