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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.67, 1,279.01 and 553.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.67, 1,279.01 and 553.87 is: 764.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.67 : 1,279.01 = 553.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.67/1,279.01 = 553.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.67x = 1,279.01 × 553.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.67x = 708,403.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,403.46/926.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.46

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