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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.42, 1,278.45 and 533.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.42, 1,278.45 and 533.44 is: 736.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.42 : 1,278.45 = 533.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.42/1,278.45 = 533.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.42x = 1,278.45 × 533.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.42x = 681,973.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,973.17/926.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.14

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