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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.21, 1,278.28 and 533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.21, 1,278.28 and 533.22 is: 735.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.21 : 1,278.28 = 533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.21/1,278.28 = 533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.21x = 1,278.28 × 533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.21x = 681,604.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,604.46/926.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.91

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