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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.66, 1,278.50 and 553.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.66, 1,278.50 and 553.46 is: 763.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.66 : 1,278.50 = 553.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.66/1,278.50 = 553.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.66x = 1,278.50 × 553.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.66x = 707,598.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,598.61/926.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.60

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