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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.41, 1,278.60 and 533.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.41, 1,278.60 and 533.35 is: 736.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.41 : 1,278.60 = 533.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.41/1,278.60 = 533.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.41x = 1,278.60 × 533.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.41x = 681,941.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,941.31/926.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.11

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