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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.36, 1,278.44 and 533.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.36, 1,278.44 and 533.48 is: 736.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.36 : 1,278.44 = 533.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.36/1,278.44 = 533.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.36x = 1,278.44 × 533.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.36x = 682,022.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,022.17/926.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.24

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