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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.73, 1,278.65 and 553.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.73, 1,278.65 and 553.55 is: 763.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.73 : 1,278.65 = 553.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.73/1,278.65 = 553.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.73x = 1,278.65 × 553.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.73x = 707,787.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,787.55/926.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.75

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