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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.84, 1,279.82 and 554.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.84, 1,279.82 and 554.54 is: 764.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.84 : 1,279.82 = 554.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.84/1,279.82 = 554.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.84x = 1,279.82 × 554.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.84x = 709,711.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,711.38/927.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.91

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