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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.14, 1,278.07 and 533.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.14, 1,278.07 and 533.16 is: 735.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.14 : 1,278.07 = 533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.14/1,278.07 = 533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.14x = 1,278.07 × 533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.14x = 681,415.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,415.80/926.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.76

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