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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.38, 1,278.57 and 528.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.38, 1,278.57 and 528.04 is: 728.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.38 : 1,278.57 = 528.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.38/1,278.57 = 528.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.38x = 1,278.57 × 528.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.38x = 675,136.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,136.10/926.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.79

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