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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.50, 1,278.59 and 533.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.50, 1,278.59 and 533.46 is: 736.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.50 : 1,278.59 = 533.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.50/1,278.59 = 533.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.50x = 1,278.59 × 533.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.50x = 682,076.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,076.62/926.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.19

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