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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.29, 1,278.30 and 533.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.29, 1,278.30 and 533.32 is: 735.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.29 : 1,278.30 = 533.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.29/1,278.30 = 533.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.29x = 1,278.30 × 533.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.29x = 681,742.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,742.96/926.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.99

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