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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.09, 1,277.59 and 552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.09, 1,277.59 and 552.88 is: 762.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.09 : 1,277.59 = 552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.09/1,277.59 = 552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.09x = 1,277.59 × 552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.09x = 706,353.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,353.96/926.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.73

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