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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.44, 1,281.04 and 555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.44, 1,281.04 and 555.36 is: 766.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.44 : 1,281.04 = 555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.44/1,281.04 = 555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.44x = 1,281.04 × 555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.44x = 711,438.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,438.37/928.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.27

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