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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.37, 1,278.54 and 553.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.37, 1,278.54 and 553.23 is: 763.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.37 : 1,278.54 = 553.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.37/1,278.54 = 553.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.37x = 1,278.54 × 553.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.37x = 707,326.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,326.68/926.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.55

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