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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.47, 1,278.36 and 533.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.47, 1,278.36 and 533.41 is: 736.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.47 : 1,278.36 = 533.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.47/1,278.36 = 533.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.47x = 1,278.36 × 533.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.47x = 681,890.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,890.01/926.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.01

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