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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.63, 1,281.49 and 555.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.63, 1,281.49 and 555.69 is: 766.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.63 : 1,281.49 = 555.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.63/1,281.49 = 555.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.63x = 1,281.49 × 555.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.63x = 712,108.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,108.40/928.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.84

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