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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.43, 1,277.94 and 533.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.43, 1,277.94 and 533.37 is: 735.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.43 : 1,277.94 = 533.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.43/1,277.94 = 533.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.43x = 1,277.94 × 533.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.43x = 681,614.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,614.86/926.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.74

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