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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.63, 1,278.14 and 553.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.63, 1,278.14 and 553.32 is: 763.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.63 : 1,278.14 = 553.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.63/1,278.14 = 553.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.63x = 1,278.14 × 553.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.63x = 707,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,217.66/926.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.22

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