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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.91, 1,281.75 and 555.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.91, 1,281.75 and 555.84 is: 766.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.91 : 1,281.75 = 555.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.91/1,281.75 = 555.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.91x = 1,281.75 × 555.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.91x = 712,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,447.92/928.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.97

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