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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.35, 1,280.91 and 555.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.35, 1,280.91 and 555.27 is: 766.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.35 : 1,280.91 = 555.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.35/1,280.91 = 555.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.35x = 1,280.91 × 555.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.35x = 711,250.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,250.90/928.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.15

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