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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.07, 1,277.76 and 552.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.07, 1,277.76 and 552.90 is: 762.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.07 : 1,277.76 = 552.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.07/1,277.76 = 552.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.07x = 1,277.76 × 552.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.07x = 706,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,473.50/926.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.87

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