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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.82, 1,280.42 and 554.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.82, 1,280.42 and 554.84 is: 765.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.82 : 1,280.42 = 554.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.82/1,280.42 = 554.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.82x = 1,280.42 × 554.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.82x = 710,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,424.92/927.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.69

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