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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.51, 1,279.90 and 554.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.51, 1,279.90 and 554.50 is: 765.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.51 : 1,279.90 = 554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.51/1,279.90 = 554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.51x = 1,279.90 × 554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.51x = 709,704.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,704.55/927.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.17

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