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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.76, 1,281.42 and 555.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.76, 1,281.42 and 555.56 is: 766.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.76 : 1,281.42 = 555.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.76/1,281.42 = 555.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.76x = 1,281.42 × 555.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.76x = 711,905.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,905.70/928.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.51

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