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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.49, 1,278.30 and 533.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.49, 1,278.30 and 533.49 is: 736.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.49 : 1,278.30 = 533.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.49/1,278.30 = 533.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.49x = 1,278.30 × 533.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.49x = 681,960.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,960.27/926.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.07

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