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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.07, 1,280.43 and 554.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.07, 1,280.43 and 554.95 is: 765.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.07 : 1,280.43 = 554.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.07/1,280.43 = 554.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.07x = 1,280.43 × 554.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.07x = 710,576.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,576.23/928.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.65

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