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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.68, 1,280 and 554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.68, 1,280 and 554.88 is: 765.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.68 : 1,280 = 554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.68/1,280 = 554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.68x = 1,280 × 554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.68x = 710,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,246.40/927.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.62

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