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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.43, 1,278.27 and 553.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.43, 1,278.27 and 553.53 is: 763.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.43 : 1,278.27 = 553.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.43/1,278.27 = 553.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.43x = 1,278.27 × 553.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.43x = 707,560.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,560.79/926.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.75

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