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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.06, 1,280.32 and 554.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.06, 1,280.32 and 554.92 is: 765.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.06 : 1,280.32 = 554.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.06/1,280.32 = 554.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.06x = 1,280.32 × 554.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.06x = 710,475.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,475.17/928.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.55

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