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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.95, 1,280.54 and 555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.95, 1,280.54 and 555 is: 765.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.95 : 1,280.54 = 555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.95/1,280.54 = 555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.95x = 1,280.54 × 555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.95x = 710,696.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,696.93/927.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.88

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