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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.33, 1,278.38 and 533.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.33, 1,278.38 and 533.36 is: 736.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.33 : 1,278.38 = 533.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.33/1,278.38 = 533.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.33x = 1,278.38 × 533.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.33x = 681,841.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,841.29/926.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.07

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