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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.26, 1,277.94 and 553.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.26, 1,277.94 and 553.30 is: 763.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.26 : 1,277.94 = 553.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.26/1,277.94 = 553.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.26x = 1,277.94 × 553.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.26x = 707,084.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,084.20/926.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.38

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