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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.39, 1,278.02 and 533.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.39, 1,278.02 and 533.33 is: 735.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.39 : 1,278.02 = 533.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.39/1,278.02 = 533.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.39x = 1,278.02 × 533.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.39x = 681,597.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,597.35/926.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.76

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