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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.22, 1,277.98 and 553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.22, 1,277.98 and 553.14 is: 763.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.22 : 1,277.98 = 553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.22/1,277.98 = 553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.22x = 1,277.98 × 553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.22x = 706,896.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,896.88/926.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.21

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