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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.01, 1,280.22 and 554.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.01, 1,280.22 and 554.81 is: 765.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.01 : 1,280.22 = 554.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.01/1,280.22 = 554.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.01x = 1,280.22 × 554.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.01x = 710,272.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,272.46/928.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.38

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