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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.19, 1,278.17 and 533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.19, 1,278.17 and 533.20 is: 735.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.19 : 1,278.17 = 533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.19/1,278.17 = 533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.19x = 1,278.17 × 533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.19x = 681,520.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,520.24/926.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.83

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