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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.42, 1,278.58 and 533.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.42, 1,278.58 and 533.42 is: 736.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.42 : 1,278.58 = 533.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.42/1,278.58 = 533.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.42x = 1,278.58 × 533.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.42x = 682,020.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,020.14/926.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.19

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