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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.08, 1,280.58 and 555.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.08, 1,280.58 and 555.18 is: 766.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.08 : 1,280.58 = 555.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.08/1,280.58 = 555.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.08x = 1,280.58 × 555.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.08x = 710,952.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,952.40/928.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.05

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