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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.91, 1,280.37 and 554.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.91, 1,280.37 and 554.84 is: 765.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.91 : 1,280.37 = 554.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.91/1,280.37 = 554.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.91x = 1,280.37 × 554.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.91x = 710,400.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,400.49/927.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.59

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