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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.02, 1,280.61 and 555.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.02, 1,280.61 and 555.03 is: 765.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.02 : 1,280.61 = 555.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.02/1,280.61 = 555.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.02x = 1,280.61 × 555.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.02x = 710,776.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,776.97/928.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.91

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