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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.44, 1,278.48 and 533.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.44, 1,278.48 and 533.54 is: 736.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.44 : 1,278.48 = 533.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.44/1,278.48 = 533.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.44x = 1,278.48 × 533.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.44x = 682,118.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,118.22/926.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.28

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