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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.25, 1,278.23 and 533.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.25, 1,278.23 and 533.31 is: 735.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.25 : 1,278.23 = 533.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.25/1,278.23 = 533.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.25x = 1,278.23 × 533.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.25x = 681,690.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,690.17/926.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.97

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