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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.29, 1,278.21 and 553.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.29, 1,278.21 and 553.15 is: 763.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.29 : 1,278.21 = 553.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.29/1,278.21 = 553.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.29x = 1,278.21 × 553.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.29x = 707,041.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,041.86/926.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.31

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