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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.10, 1,277.71 and 533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.10, 1,277.71 and 533.12 is: 735.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.10 : 1,277.71 = 533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.10/1,277.71 = 533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.10x = 1,277.71 × 533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.10x = 681,165.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,165.03/926.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.52

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