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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.43, 1,281.35 and 555.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.43, 1,281.35 and 555.41 is: 766.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.43 : 1,281.35 = 555.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.43/1,281.35 = 555.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.43x = 1,281.35 × 555.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.43x = 711,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,674.60/928.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.54

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