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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.10, 1,277.10 and 553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.10, 1,277.10 and 553.14 is: 762.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.10 : 1,277.10 = 553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.10/1,277.10 = 553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.10x = 1,277.10 × 553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.10x = 706,415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,415.09/926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.78

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