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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.02, 1,277.84 and 553.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.02, 1,277.84 and 553.02 is: 763.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.02 : 1,277.84 = 553.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.02/1,277.84 = 553.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.02x = 1,277.84 × 553.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.02x = 706,671.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,671.08/926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.13

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