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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.11, 1,278.41 and 553.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.11, 1,278.41 and 553.41 is: 763.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.11 : 1,278.41 = 553.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.11/1,278.41 = 553.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.11x = 1,278.41 × 553.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.11x = 707,484.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,484.88/926.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.93

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