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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.54, 1,279.91 and 554.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.54, 1,279.91 and 554.47 is: 765.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.54 : 1,279.91 = 554.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.54/1,279.91 = 554.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.54x = 1,279.91 × 554.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.54x = 709,665.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,665.73/927.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.11

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