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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.40, 1,278.56 and 533.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.40, 1,278.56 and 533.60 is: 736.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.40 : 1,278.56 = 533.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.40/1,278.56 = 533.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.40x = 1,278.56 × 533.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.40x = 682,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,239.62/926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.44

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