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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.29, 1,278.71 and 533.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.29, 1,278.71 and 533.23 is: 736.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.29 : 1,278.71 = 533.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.29/1,278.71 = 533.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.29x = 1,278.71 × 533.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.29x = 681,851.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,851.36/926.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.11

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