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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.66, 1,281.13 and 555.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.66, 1,281.13 and 555.45 is: 766.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.66 : 1,281.13 = 555.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.66/1,281.13 = 555.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.66x = 1,281.13 × 555.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.66x = 711,603.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,603.66/928.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.27

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