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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.98, 1,278.03 and 553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.98, 1,278.03 and 553.28 is: 763.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.98 : 1,278.03 = 553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.98/1,278.03 = 553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.98x = 1,278.03 × 553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.98x = 707,108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,108.20/925.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.63

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