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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.10, 1,277.67 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.10, 1,277.67 and 533.04 is: 735.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.10 : 1,277.67 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.10/1,277.67 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.10x = 1,277.67 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.10x = 681,049.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,049.22/926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.39

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