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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.02, 1,278.57 and 553.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.02, 1,278.57 and 553.93 is: 763.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.02 : 1,278.57 = 553.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.02/1,278.57 = 553.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.02x = 1,278.57 × 553.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.02x = 708,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,235.08/927.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.99

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