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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.57, 1,279.93 and 554.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.57, 1,279.93 and 554.47 is: 765.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.57 : 1,279.93 = 554.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.57/1,279.93 = 554.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.57x = 1,279.93 × 554.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.57x = 709,682.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,682.79/927.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.10

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