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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.20, 1,278.29 and 533.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.20, 1,278.29 and 533.16 is: 735.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.20 : 1,278.29 = 533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.20/1,278.29 = 533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.20x = 1,278.29 × 533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.20x = 681,533.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,533.10/926.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.84

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