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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.51, 1,277.98 and 553.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.51, 1,277.98 and 553.23 is: 763.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.51 : 1,277.98 = 553.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.51/1,277.98 = 553.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.51x = 1,277.98 × 553.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.51x = 707,015.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,015.49/926.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.10

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