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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.57, 1,280.07 and 554.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.57, 1,280.07 and 554.59 is: 765.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.57 : 1,280.07 = 554.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.57/1,280.07 = 554.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.57x = 1,280.07 × 554.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.57x = 709,913.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,913.54/927.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.34

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