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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.22, 1,277.43 and 553.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.22, 1,277.43 and 553.22 is: 762.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.22 : 1,277.43 = 553.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.22/1,277.43 = 553.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.22x = 1,277.43 × 553.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.22x = 706,699.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,699.82/926.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.99

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