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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.12, 1,278.08 and 533.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.12, 1,278.08 and 533.13 is: 735.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.12 : 1,278.08 = 533.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.12/1,278.08 = 533.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.12x = 1,278.08 × 533.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.12x = 681,380.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,380.12/926.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.74

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