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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.85, 1,280.66 and 555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.85, 1,280.66 and 555 is: 766.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.85 : 1,280.66 = 555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.85/1,280.66 = 555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.85x = 1,280.66 × 555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.85x = 710,766.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,766.30/927.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.04

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