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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.31, 1,278.34 and 533.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.31, 1,278.34 and 533.33 is: 736.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.31 : 1,278.34 = 533.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.31/1,278.34 = 533.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.31x = 1,278.34 × 533.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.31x = 681,769.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,769.35/926.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.01

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