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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.06, 1,278.03 and 533.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.06, 1,278.03 and 533.09 is: 735.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.06 : 1,278.03 = 533.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.06/1,278.03 = 533.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.06x = 1,278.03 × 533.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.06x = 681,305.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,305.01/926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.70

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