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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.03, 1,279.96 and 554.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.03, 1,279.96 and 554.94 is: 765.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.03 : 1,279.96 = 554.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.03/1,279.96 = 554.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.03x = 1,279.96 × 554.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.03x = 710,301.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,301.72/928.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.38

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