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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.03, 1,277.87 and 533.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.03, 1,277.87 and 533.05 is: 735.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.03 : 1,277.87 = 533.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.03/1,277.87 = 533.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.03x = 1,277.87 × 533.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.03x = 681,162.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,162.74/926.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.57

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