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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.48, 1,278.60 and 533.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.48, 1,278.60 and 533.52 is: 736.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.48 : 1,278.60 = 533.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.48/1,278.60 = 533.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.48x = 1,278.60 × 533.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.48x = 682,158.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,158.67/926.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.29

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