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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.16, 1,278.09 and 533.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.16, 1,278.09 and 533.21 is: 735.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.16 : 1,278.09 = 533.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.16/1,278.09 = 533.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.16x = 1,278.09 × 533.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.16x = 681,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,483.98/926.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.82

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