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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.24, 1,278.24 and 533.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.24, 1,278.24 and 533.24 is: 735.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.24 : 1,278.24 = 533.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.24/1,278.24 = 533.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.24x = 1,278.24 × 533.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.24x = 681,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,608.70/926.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.89

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