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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.91, 1,278.01 and 553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.91, 1,278.01 and 553.14 is: 763.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.91 : 1,278.01 = 553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.91/1,278.01 = 553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.91x = 1,278.01 × 553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.91x = 706,918.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,918.45/925.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.49

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