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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.58, 1,278.59 and 528.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.58, 1,278.59 and 528.14 is: 728.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.58 : 1,278.59 = 528.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.58/1,278.59 = 528.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.58x = 1,278.59 × 528.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.58x = 675,265.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,265.49/926.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.77

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